Michael the Deacon

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Michael the Deacon
A portrait of Michael the Deacon, 2018
Personal life
Bornc. 1500s
Ethiopia
Religious life
ReligionChristianity
DenominationOriental Orthodox
ProfessionDeacon

Mikaʾel (Ge'ez: ሚካኤል), also known as Michael the Deacon, was an Ethiopian Orthodox deacon best known for holding theological discussions with Martin Luther in 1534.

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