The Ethiopic version of the Life of Mary of Egypt, translated into Ethiopic sometime in the Medieval period, is a remarkable and understudied text that provides numerous insights into the Ethiopian hagiographical tradition, especially the narratives of female saints. An English translation of the Life from Ms. Oriental 686 from the British Library appears here for the first time, accompanied by an introduction to the text and images of the manuscript. Written primarily in a dialogue format, the Life records the journey of a monk named Zosimas into the Jordanian desert on a quest for spiritual knowledge. In the desolate wilderness he encounters Mary, a curious but holy figure, who details her transformation from a libidinous woman into a desert ascetic. Our hope is that this translation allows for wider access to the text, which might stimulate future study.