The monastery dates from the 14th century, and has important connections with Ethiopian history: the Emperor Zara Yaqob was educated there until his 14th year, the Battle of Debre Abbay was fought nearby 14 February 1831, and notable Ethiopian scholars, such as Gedamu Woldegiorgis, continued to be educated there well into the early to mid-1900s.
Michel Debré | Debre Marqos | Robert Debré | Battle of Debre Tabor | Jean-Louis Debré | Debre Tabor | Debre Libanos | Debre Damo | Debre Bizen | Debre Berhan | Battle of Debre Abbay |