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The sacrament of initiation into the Christian faith. In the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition, baptism is performed through full immersion in water, symbolizing death to sin and resurrection in Christ.

The anointing with holy chrism (consecrated oil) that follows baptism. This sacrament confirms the gift of the Holy Spirit and seals the baptismal covenant.

The central act of Christian worship where bread and wine are consecrated and consumed as the body and blood of Christ. The Divine Liturgy is the Ethiopian Orthodox form of the Eucharist.

The sacrament of reconciliation with God and the church. Through confession of sins and absolution by a priest, believers experience God's forgiveness and restoration.

The sacrament of healing for those who are seriously ill or near death. Holy oil is applied with prayers for healing and spiritual strength.

The sacrament through which men are ordained to the priesthood or diaconate. This sacrament confers the grace to serve the church and administer the other sacraments.

The sacrament that unites a man and woman in Christian marriage. The couple is crowned and blessed, and their union is sanctified before God and the church.