Daughters of the light

Category: personal documentary project

Daughters of the Light is a very personal project that began with my aunt, who became a nun shortly after graduating from college. I’ve been visiting her at the monastery every summer since I was nine years old. Over time, I quietly witnessed her spiritual journey, devotion, and the peaceful rhythm of her life.

As I grew older, I felt a strong need to document not only her story, but also the lives of other nuns I came to know during my stays. Many of them deeply inspired me with their quiet strength, daily routines, and deep commitment. This project tells the story of women who live in the monastery women who have chosen a life of faith, service, and discipline.

In Ethiopia, the lives of nuns especially their everyday work, rituals, and spiritual dedication are rarely shared. That silence moved me to begin this work.

This project is my way of honoring them: their spiritual path, their discipline, and the light they follow with such grace. That’s why I call it Daughters of the Light because they are guided by something eternal, something sacred that shines from within. They give their lives fully to Christ.