Name: Nature
Genre: Documentary

Nature Episode 20.04 Africa: Mountains of Faith

Nature Episode 20.04 Africa: Mountains of Faith

Episode Premiere

September 30, 2001

Genre

Documentary

Production Company

Thirteen

Official Site

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/

Information

Episode Premiere

September 30, 2001

Genre

Documentary

Period

1982 -

Production Co

Thirteen

Distributor

PBS

Official Site

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/

Synopsis

Isolated by mountains, Ethiopia is a center of spirituality. Here, faith is a driving force in the lives of many. This episode explores the depths of Ethiopia's religious beliefs. In the holy highland town of Lalibela, young Kibkab Wodemariam studies each day in hopes of becoming a priest. In the hills above Lalibela, Abba Defar labors at bringing to life his vision of a cathedral hewn from mountain rock. Will Kibkab Wodemariam be rewarded for his studies with the honor of participating in the annual procession for the holy day of Timkat? And will Abba Defar ever complete his mammoth symbol of faith in the Ethiopian highlands?