Orthodox Icon in the Main Church of the Betremariam Monastery (2018, Lake Tana, Ethiopia) - Orthodox Stock Photo

Betre Mariam Monastery is located on the Zege Peninsula, which is situated on the southern shore of Lake Tana in Ethiopia^[1]. The monastery was founded by Abune Betre Mariam, one of the "seven stars" who were pioneers in evangelizing the Lake Tana region. He founded Mehal Zege Giyorgies in 1264^[1]. The monastery houses brightly colored ceremonial robes and a 16th-century painting of the Madonna^[1]. Betre Mariam Monastery is one of six monastic churches on the Zege Peninsula^[1].

Debre Maryam Monastery is another monastery located at Lake Tana's Zegie Peninsula. It was built by Emperor Tewodros in the 19th century^[1]. Debre Maryam Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries found at Lake Tana's Zegie peninsula and has brightly colored ceremonial robes and a 16th-century painting of the Madonna^[5].