St. Joseph Church

The St. Joseph Church is a historic Roman Catholic church located in Debatie, Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia.

History

• The church was established in 1872 and has undergone significant transformations over the years.

Architecture

The current church building was constructed in 1885 by the parishioners themselves using ashlar cut stone quarried from a nearby site.

The structure features a stucco exterior and a square bell tower with a short octagonal steeple roofed with tin shingles.

Notably, the interior is characterized by an elaborate design, largely attributed to John Sliemers, who served as parish priest from 1901 to 1903 and again from 1914 to 1934.

Location

The church is situated at Debatie, Guraghe, Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia.

It serves as a significant place of worship for the local community.

Notable Features

• The interior of the church boasts intricate carvings on the main altar and side altars, while lathe-turned balusters support the chancel rail and rear gallery.
• The stained-glass windows and paintings on the interior walls depict religious scenes.

Organ and Bells

Information regarding the organ and bells is not available.

Heritage Status

The 1885 church building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Visiting Information

Unfortunately, information regarding opening hours and accessibility is not available.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No notable artworks or relics are mentioned in the available data.