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Debre Woyla Maryam Church is located west of Asketema town 107 km far away from Lalibela. The church was built by Holy Father called Aba Estifanos in 13 th century and this church is the most marvelous and the richest in holy treasures in Wag Himra Zone. In legend the earliest church building Materials has been brought from Jerusalem , example the pillars, Wood door, Redstone however the old church is destroyed by flood before 20 years. To list some holy treasures of the church Cross, big Drun (Negaret) presented by Gragn, Kettles of holy Water, Ahmad Ibn Ibrahim (Gragns Mohammed's) horse drinking plate, old aged seal with St Marry picture etc. When some one visit the church can enjoy sightseeing of Woyla river gorge and the spectacular view of Bella Mountain . In 1527 Atse Libne Dengle was hidden here to escape from Ahmed Ibn Ibraahim (Gragn Mohammed as local; people) When Gragn heard Libne Dengles hiding place, he tried to burn the church at that time the church releases, blood tears to extinguish the fire and the bee swarm also cooperate to attack Gragn Mohammed and his horses. Ahmed himself surprised by the event and gave his horse drinking plate and the drum to the church. Due to this gift the church is called Gragn Mohammed's empress.
