Born 1892 in Ethiopia, in the royal house of David, his bloodline is descendent from Solomon and Sheba and related in the family bloodline to Jesus Christ.

Emperor Haile Selassie I is the only foundation stone of the Rastafarian faith and the modern day descendent and defender of the biblical faith.

Haile Selassie is a devout Christian. He is a follower and disciple of Jesus Christ and an Ethiopian Orthodox Christian.


Haile Selassie accepted the Holy Bible and had a translation made in 1952 - "all the scriptures were written for our instruction, we desire that the light which comes from the scriptures may shine to all', (taken from a selected speech of His Imperial Majesty, 23/7/1961.

Prayer and worship...

Every day I pray as it is written in the good book of life - the Bible, which instructs us to watch and pray. Fasting as a Orthodox Christian is imperative to build and strengthen the spirit. Christ and his apostles fasted always, as did his imperial majesty. We do many fasts: some, in remembrance of past prophets and saints and holy men of times passed by.

The Flag...

The red, gold, and green coloured flag is the Ethiopian Orthodox flag. Religious symbols include:

The Lion of Judah - Taken from the heraldic symbol of the biblical Tribe of Judah, Genesis 49: 8-10.

Star of David - The Star of David, or also called the Star of Solomon, is used many times to symbolize the Rastafarian religion. Haile Selassie was descendant from King Solomon and King David, hence the use of the symbol.

The cross - symbolises The cross of Jesus Christ saviour of the world.


Do's and Don'ts...


Rastafarians live by loving thy neighbour as you love yourself and to do unto others as you'd have them do unto you, irrespective of race or creed.

Being a member of the Orthodox church we have various types of fasting. One of those is to fast from dairy products and meat. At other times, we exercise total fasting: nothing to eat or drink before Holy Communion.

Smoking the herb...

Smoking is not a healthy option. The Bible does tell us not to use our nostrils as a chimney. Still everything is about choice and some chose to smoke while others refrain. For most Rastas, ganja opens the mind and is good for meditation. It was found on Solomon's grave and the Bible says all herbs are for the healing of the nation and it's a fact that ganja is a herb.


Becoming a Rasta ...


Anyone can become a Rasta by following the teachings of His Imperial Majesty who directs us to Christ's teachings. Therefore we must uphold all that is required of us and that is by doing the true will of God here on earth.