Ethiopian emperors might or might not be believers of orthodox chrstianity. during 1931 non-secular constitution of imperial regime?

During the 1931 non-secular constitution of the imperial regime in Ethiopia, the Ethiopian emperors were required to be believers of Orthodox Christianity. The constitution stated that the Emperor must be a member of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and uphold the principles of the faith. Therefore, it can be said that Ethiopian emperors during this time were believers of Orthodox Christianity.

The 1931 constitution of the Ethiopian Empire was non-secular. It established the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church as the official religion of the state and gave the Emperor the title of "Defender of the Faith". The constitution also prohibited the establishment of any other religions in the country.

Despite the non-secular nature of the constitution, there is evidence that some Ethiopian emperors were not believers in Orthodox Christianity. For example, Emperor Yohannes IV (1872-1889) was a devout Christian, but he also practiced traditional Ethiopian religious practices. Emperor Menelik II (1889-1913) was baptized as a Christian, but he later converted to Islam. And Emperor Haile Selassie I (1930-1974) was a member of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, but he also had close ties to other religions, such as Rastafarianism.