The casket of His Eminence Abune Zena Markos, who died on February 13, 2010 and whose body has been in a mausoleum, was lowered into the cemetery on the premises of St. Gabriel Church on Saturday August 27,2011. The funeral of one of the most revered fathers of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church was attended by thousands of Ethiopians.

The grand opening of the newly purchased church building and the 2009 annual Saint Mary’s day was celebrated on November 28, 2009.
For the first time in New York. His Holiness Patriarch Markorios, the head of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, archbishops, priests and religious leaders were in attendance this historical occasion.

We thank everyone for coming and be part of this blessed event. We also thank you for your financial and moral support that got us to this historic day and your continuous support in the coming days and years ahead.

Saint Mary of Zion Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church New York,

77 High Street Yonkers, New York, 10703