The Emperor himself was the defender of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, that also has a concept of Zion, . It is also used to refer to Axum, the ancient capital and religious centre of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians, or to its primary church, called Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion.
The Emperor, as protector of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, also uses the concept of Zion. It is also used to refer to Axum, the ancient capital and religious center of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians, or its primary church, called the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion.