The Ethiopia Orthodox Tewahedo Church has Five Pillars of Mysteries through which it teaches and demonstrates its basic religious belief.

They are called Pillars of Mystery due to the fact that they support and strengthen the faithful in religious teachings as a pillar supports a roof.

These mysteries have Biblical foundation (1 Cor 14:19). Accordingly, the five pillars of mystery are expressed in the Creed which is the confession of our faith.

The Five Pillars of Mysteries

    
 
Holy Trinity
IncarnationBaptismHoly Communion
Resurrection of the Dead

The Seven Sacraments of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church

"The E.O.T.C. serves the faithful through the seven sacraments.  These sacraments are called mysteries because of the invisible grace of the Holy Spirit is granted through them."

"Sacraments are holy ordinance through which the believer receives an invisible grace under the form of an outward sign. In the performance of each sacrament the Divine Majesty Himself is present." - His Grace Abba Yesehaq

       
Baptism
Confirmation
Holy Communion
Ordination
 MatrimonyPenance
Unction of the Sick