On the occasion of His Coronation, the Emperor shall take the following oath: “In the name of the Almighty God, We Haile Sellassie I, the Emperor of Ethiopia, swear that We will uphold and defend the Constitution of the Empire; that We will govern Our Subjects with patience and devotion to their general welfare in accordance with the Constitution and the laws; that We will faithfully defend, with all the means in Our power, the integrity and territory of Our Empire; that We will faithfully see to the impartial execution of all laws approved by Parliament and proclaimed by Us; that We profess and will defend the Holy Orthodox Faith based on the doctrines of St. Mark of Alexandria, professed in Ethiopia since the Holy Emperors Abreha and Atsbiha; that We will ever promote the spiritual and material welfare and advancement of Our Subjects; and that, with the aid of the Almighty, We will faithfully execute the promises which We have here undertaken. So help Us God.”
EWF Inc. | Haile Selassie I Coronation Report
