About Us / ስለ እኛ

Our Mission, Vision, and Community

ስለ ምክሐ ለደናግል

About Mikha Denagil

Mikha Denagil (ምክሐ ደናግል) 

primarily refers to a prominent spiritual youth association and Sunday School within the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.

  • Organizational Context
  • Affiliation: It is the official Sunday School (ሰንበት ትምህርት ቤት) for the Addis Ababa Debre Amin Abune Teklehaimanot Church, also known as Dagmite Debre Libanos.
  • Mission: The organization focuses on spiritual education, providing teachings on church history, theology, and moral guidance to youth.
  • Activities: They are known for hosting spiritual conferences (Guba’e), producing educational content on YouTube and organizing humanitarian trips to support those in need

History and Theological Meaning

  • Theological Meaning: The name "Mikha Denagil" translates roughly to "The Pride of Virgins," a title traditionally used in Ge'ez and Amharic to honor the Virgin Mary.
  • Development: While the specific founding date of the Sunday School is not widely documented in general search results, it has become a major digital and physical presence for the Abune Teklehaimanot Church in Addis Ababa, often hosting high-profile preachers like Aba Gebrekidan Girma.


Our Mission & Vision

Mikha Denagil (ምክሐ ደናግል) Sunday School and Youth Association operates under the broader mission of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) to preserve the faith and serve the community. 

ራእይ (Vision)

The organization's vision centers on building a spiritually grounded and morally upright generation. 

  • Spiritual Maturity: To see a generation of youth who are deeply rooted in the teachings of the Orthodox Tewahedo faith, living according to the Word of God.
  • Preservation of Heritage: To ensure the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of the church is passed down intact to future generations.
  • Holistic Growth: To foster a community where youth are not only spiritually strong but also socially responsible and ethically sound. 

ተልዕኮ (Mission)

Their mission is executed through active education, media outreach, and community service. 

  • Evangelism: Spreading the Word of God to all generations through modern and traditional means, including their widely followed YouTube channel.
  • Theological Education: Providing formal and informal spiritual training, focusing on the Five Pillars of Mystery (አዕማደ ምስጢራት), Church history, and liturgy.
  • Youth Empowerment: Creating a safe and welcoming environment for youth to explore their faith, develop their talents in spiritual songs (Mezmur), and serve the church without fear.
  • Humanitarian Service: Carrying out social and humanitarian activities to support the needy, reflecting the "just and compassionate world" aimed for by the broader church community. 


እሴቶች (Core Values)

  • Integrity (ቅንነት): Serving the church and community with honesty and transparency.
  • Unity (አንድነት): Fostering peace, love, and unity among the faithful and across generations.
  • Apostolic Service (ሐዋርያዊ አገልግሎት): Continuing the teaching and fellowship established by the Apostles.