Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Ark of the Covenant to be Revealed June 19th


"I will tell all of the entire situation regarding the Ark of the Covenant."


I want to thank Worshipful Brother Clay for letting me know about this article and translating for me. As is being reported by the Adnkronos in Italy, the Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, Abuno Paulos, is calling a press conference on Friday, June 19th to reveal one of the great mysteries of our time, what happened to the Ark of the Covenant?

"The Ark of the Covenant," affirms Paulos, "has been in Ethiopia for many centuries. As Patriarch I have seen it with my own eyes, and only a very few qualified people have been able to do this, so far."


The Ark of the Covenant was revered by the Israelites as the container of the sacred tablets on which was written the Ten Commandments as well as holding Aaron's rod and manna. It remains a source of great mystery and wonder. The power of the Ark has been for centuries a search for the power of God on earth and was prominently featured in the movie, "Raiders of the Lost Ark". If you have never seen the movie, you can get a quick synopsis here.

I will be very curious to see what is presented by the Patriarch. Whether it is true or not, skepticism will remain high until serious research is done. A corresponding video, also by Adnokronos, presents more information about the unveiling next week.

*********Correction*********
6/18/09

It is probably the Friday of this week. Apparently, they are having a religious leaders conclave in Rome before the G8 Summit. The Ark will be placed in a Museum built by the Prince of Ethiopia. Some more key phrasing more closely related to Masonry from the article as translated by WB Clay:

The Ark has inspired the fantasies of archaeologists, writers, religious groups, of every kind. In fact, tradition states that it emanates a certain power, but also that those who touch it are incinerated. It is an object that given its location -- the Temple of Jerusalem -- has from time to time been at the center of stories related to the Masons or the Knights Templar. However, it should be remembered that there are many churches in Ethiopia which kept an "Ark," and that other scholars -- often moving at the boundaries of mystery and legend -- have placed it in various other parts of the world.


***********Update************

The press Conference was held on Friday by His Holiness Abune Paulos who explained that he would not be showing the Ark but instead said that he was not there to present evidence of the Ark. In fact, he really didn't say anything. So, with all that I can honestly say, I am not surprised. I guess it is time to cancel my tickets to Addis Abada.

**********Update************

June 26th

According to the World Net Daily, a conservative Christian online newspaper, has reported that Patriarch Paulos has not given any further word concerning the Ark nor has any further press conference been scheduled. The Patriarch has explained in previous statements that today would be the day that something would be shown.

He has revealed the possibility that the purported Ark may show up in the future museum to be built in Ethiopia. Tim Worstell of examiner.com said it best:

It's not so much that the Ark of the Covenant will be revealed, it's that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church has the Ark of the Covenant and could reveal it if they wanted to. But they don't so they won't and so there, yah boo sucks!

8 comments:

Greg Stewart said...

This is definitely interesting. I'm curious to see what they produce. I wonder if it will be like the Cameron film on the Sarcophagus of Jesus.

Stephen Dafoe said...

I'm betting what is produced is a book or documentary.

lightseeker said...

Fascinating stuff!

Salty Bob said...

This will be the end of the world as we know it.

Anonymous said...

Ethiopian not going to show u one bit of the ark, you know why? Everybody should know about this powerful thing and the truth. For example Lucy( the oldest human body,found in Ethiopia)stonemason( Axum), minelike book(son of Solomon,).

Unknown said...

the arch is in winnipeg manitoba right below hermes

Anonymous said...

The Ark of the Covenant is under the control of the Sovereign Grand Prior of Canada, the Ark came to Nova Scotia Canada in the 1500's from Scotland where it had been since 1307.
The Ark is currently in Calgary, Alberta until late 2014, it was transferred there from Sarnia Ontario in 2012 where it had been for 2 years.

Really Guys? said...

If you know anything about the ark it is this. The Ark cannot be touched by anyone who is not wholly pure therefore one an move it