St. Gabriel church – 3KM

St. Gabriel Church located in the city center is a hugely popular pilgrimage destination for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians who travel to Hawassa in the months of January and July to celebrate the annual commemoration.

Awassa, Ethiopia is a city situated on the road to southern Ethiopia. It is situated next to the lake of the same name, Lake Awassa. Along with the lake, another must-see attraction of the city is the Church of San Gabriel. It is an Orthodox Church, at the entrance there are benches so you can listen to the Mass from the outside. Its domes make it the prettiest building in the city.