K. Haile Maskel

K. Haile Maskel

London

Blending sacred tradition with contemporary expression through hand-painted icons, fine art, and spiritual design.

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St. Abuna Aregawi by K. Haile Maskel Image: St. Abuna Aregawi scaling the sacred mountain of Debre Damo with divine aid. This striking icon captures the legendary moment when a serpent, sent by God, lifted the saint to the mountaintop. An angel stands guard above, blessing the ascent. A powerful visual of faith, divine intervention, and monastic beginnings in Ethiopian Christianity.
St. Abuna Aregawi scaling the sacred mountain of Debre Damo with divine aid. This striking icon captures the legendary moment when a serpent, sent by God, lifted the saint to the mountaintop. An angel stands guard above, blessing the ascent. A powerful visual of faith, divine intervention, and monastic beginnings in Ethiopian Christianity.
  • K. Haile Maskel
  • St. Abuna Aregawi
  • Oil On Canvas
  • 23.5 x 16.5 x 0.59 in
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St. Abuna Aregawi

Legacy:
St. Abuna Aregawi, one of the Nine Saints, revitalized Christianity in Ethiopia after fleeing Roman persecution.

Founding Debre Damo:
A disciple of the Coptic monk Pachomius, Aregawi established the revered Debre Damo monastery in Tigray. Divine aid, symbolized by a serpent, enabled his ascent of the steep mountain.

Guiding Kings:
Aregawi advised King Kaleb during a critical South Arabian expedition, leaving a spiritual and political legacy.

Divine Assistance:
A miraculous serpent lifted the saint up the mountain—a sacred motif in Ethiopian tradition—preserving the faith and ancient manuscripts within the monastery.

Feast Day:
Celebrated on Ṭəqəmt 14 (October 24/25 Gregorian), his legacy of endurance and divine calling lives on.

  • Subject Matter: Saint, Miracle, Ethiopian Church History

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