(1/22/2017) St Mary of Zion church, Aksum, Ethiopia. Priests show the sacred books of the new church of St Mary of Zion in Axum. Ethiopian churches have several entrances: the southern entrance for women and the north for men; The east can be used interchangeably. Built according to a scheme inspired by the Temple of Solomon, they have three parts: a choir, a sacred space where the Eucharist is distributed and a closed sanctuary accessible only to priests. (Photo by Sergi Reboredo) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field ***