02/11/2025
The Seven Coronation Psalms
Recited and Re-enacted during the Holy Coronation of
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I
and
Her Imperial Majesty Empress Menen Asfaw
(According to the Official Order of Coronation – 2nd November 1930, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
The Coronation of the Emperor
1. Psalm 122:1–9 – Recited by His Imperial Majesty Himself
2. Psalm 72:1–11 – Prayed by the Abuna
3. Psalm 45:1–3 – Chanted by Ten Singers
4. Psalm 45:4–6 – Chanted by the Singers
5. Psalm 110:1–2 – Recited by the Bishop of West Ethiopia
6. Psalm 45:4–5 – Chanted by the Singers
7. Psalm 44:1–3 – Recited by His Imperial Majesty Himself
8. Psalm 45:7–8 – Chanted by the Singers
9. Psalm 21:1–13 – Recited by the Abuna
10. Psalm 151:1–4 – Recited by His Imperial Majesty Himself
The Coronation of the Empress
1. Psalm 45:9–14 – Chanted by the Singers
2. Psalm 45:10–11 – Chanted by the Singers
3. Psalm 45:12–15 – Chanted by the Singers
4. Psalm 21:3–4 – Recited by the Deacon
Divine Meaning and Spiritual Fulfillment
On the 2nd of November, 1930, in Addis Ababa, the world witnessed a sacred fulfillment of ancient prophecy — the Coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie I and Empress Menen Asfaw.
These Seven Coronation Psalms, drawn from the royal hymns of David and Solomon, were recited and re-enacted according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Rite, affirming the divine covenant of the House of David and the eternal kingship of the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah.
Each Psalm carried a sacred vibration of authority, blessing, and righteousness — sanctifying the divine order between God, the King, and the People. Through this holy ceremony, the divine kingship of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Elect of God, and Her Imperial Majesty Empress Menen Asfaw, Mother of the Nation and Queen of Queens, was manifested before the world.