donning traditional all-white garments as they participated in prayers and midnight mass to honor the birth of Jesus Christ and the conclusion of a 43-day fasting period. Ethiopia follows the ...
For Tirsit Teshome, 28, Epiphany (Timket) is more than a religious holiday—it’s a vibrant celebration of Ethiopian identity and unity. As the streets of Addis ...
PANORAMA COMPOSED OF SEVEN IMAGES Whoever Jesus Christ was or is—God ... and performed miracles in these Jewish meeting places. Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrims celebrate Easter atop the Church ...
Thousands of Orthodox Christians celebrated Christmas on Monday, attending prayers and midnight mass, draped in an all-white traditional attire to mark the birth of Jesus Christ and the end of a ...
Epiphany itself commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the River Jordan, with festivities including traditional chanting, vibrant procession, and the blessing of waters. Foreign visitors were ...
Addis Ababa — Ethiopian Christmas (Gena ... Starting last night, the celebration, which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, features hymns, songs, and traditional rituals.