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*Video Description:*

Step into a world where time flows differently. In this captivating historical deep-dive, we explore *Why the Ethiopian Calendar Is 7 Years Behind—And Spiritually Ahead*. Discover how Ethiopia, one of the world's oldest Christian nations, follows its own ancient calendar—rooted in the early Coptic and Alexandrian systems—resulting in a seven-to-eight-year difference from the widely used Gregorian calendar. But this isn't a story of delay—it's a story of spiritual alignment, cultural sovereignty, and theological resistance.

From biblical chronology and the Annunciation of Christ to Ethiopia's untouched independence from colonial rule, this video traces the rich history, astronomical logic, and profound spiritual meaning behind Ethiopia’s unique reckoning of time. Learn how the 13-month Ethiopian calendar shapes not only religious life and national identity but also offers a more sacred, reflective way of moving through the year.

If you've ever wondered why Ethiopians celebrate the New Year in September, or why their current year is still in the 2010s, this video will enlighten you with depth, reverence, and historical clarity. Ethiopia isn’t behind—it’s following its own sacred timeline.

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