African Art： Ethiopian Art： The Church of Saint George, Part 3 Created by Angels

Looking at the rock-cut church of Saint George, in the Lalibela region of Ethiopia, this video explores a single mystery. What does it mean for a church to be created by angels?

The rock-cut church of Saint George is one the most marvelous structures in the history of architecture. Many Ethiopian Orthodox Christians believe that this church was carved by angels. This video, the third in a series of three, examines Saint George's liturgical purpose. How does this narrative of miraculous creation support the sacred identity of this structure as the dwelling place of the uncreated God?