Yemrehana Krestos
| Yemrehana Krestos | |
|---|---|
| King of Zagwe dynasty | |
| Reign | 11th century – 12th century |
| Predecessor | Germa Seyum |
| Successor | Kedus Harbe |
| Dynasty | Zagwe dynasty |
| Religion | Ethiopian Orthodox Church |
Yemrehana Krestos (Ge'ez: ይምረሃና ክርስቶስ, Yəmrəḥannä Krəstos, often referred to as "Yəmrəḥa" in the sources) was the third king of the Zagwe dynasty, ruling during the second half of the twelfth century. His biography is recorded in the Gädlä Yəmrəḥannä Krəstos. He was first Zagwe king to be recognised as a saint in the Ethiopian Church calendar, and is commemorated on the 19th of Ṭəqəmt(i) (ጥቅምት) (or 29th October).