Though the monks of old no longer reside at Kokolo, the site continues to serve the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church as an active center for learning. A well-established currently operates at the site, attended by numerous disciples who continue the centuries-old practice of ecclesiastical study. The presence of a large ecclesiastic library further hints at the historical intellectual depth of this community. Preservation and Historical Significance
As part of the broader cluster of churches, Kokolo represents the enduring spiritual resilience of the Ethiopian people and the unique "living history" that continues to define the nation's highlands. KOKOLO - "Ethiopia"
: To protect the remaining rock-hewn architecture from further ruin. Though the monks of old no longer reside
: To uncover the site's pre-Christian roots. KOKOLO - "Ethiopia"