Religious turmoil during Yohannes IV's Roman Catholicism enforcement period at the Council of Boru Meda.

In Boru Meda, Emperor Yohannes IV convened the Council to mandate Roman Catholicism as the state religion of Ethiopia, sparking religious unrest in the country. The attempt to enforce this new religious doctrine caused deep divisions among the Ethiopian people, particularly due to the strong presence of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church in the nation and its resistance to conversion. The Council of Boru Meda marked a significant turning point in Ethiopia's religious landscape, leading to widespread turmoil as people grappled with the imposition of Roman Catholic beliefs. The decree challenged traditional faiths and intensified the tensions between religious groups, ultimately causing social and political upheaval throughout the region. In the aftermath of the Council, opposition to the forced conversion grew, with many Ethiopians fiercely defending their Orthodox Christian heritage. The religious conflict that ensued would have lasting implications for the country, shaping its religious identity and fueling further resistance against outside influences seeking to alter established traditions. #Ethiopia #ReligiousTurmoil #CouncilofBoruMeda #RomanCatholicism #YohannesIV #EthiopianOrthodoxChurch