Ethiopian faithful celebrate Meskel as they pray for peace
WEB2 days ago · Thousands of Ethiopians were gathered on Addis Ababa's Meskel square Thursday (Sep. 26). The festival celebrates the cross upon which Jesus was crucified, according to the church beliefs, and...
Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious ...
WEB3 days ago · In Meskel square Thursday, the patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church lit a large one in the presence of thousands of believers in white costumes. Across Ethiopia, many gather in public squares and by churches to light similar bonfires from piles of logs, dry leaves and grass.
Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Meskel, the feast of the …
WEB5 hours ago · Thousands of Ethiopians were gathered on Addis Ababa’s Meskel square Thursday (Sep. 26). The festival celebrates the cross upon which Jesus was crucified, according to the church beliefs, and its recovery by …
Meskel - Wikipedia
WEBMeskel (Ge'ez: መስቀል, romanized: Mesk’el) is an Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church holiday that commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by the Roman Empress Saint Helena of Constantinople in the fourth century. Meskel is celebrated by Oriental Orthodox members of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church, and to a lesser extent ...
All About The Meskel Festival - Absolute Ethiopia
WEBThe Meskel festival is an annual Christian national holiday celebrated by the orthodox churches in Ethiopia. This festival marks the discovery of the True Cross that Jesus was crucified on. The word “meskel” is from the Ge’ez language that translates to “cross.”
Ethiopia: Meskel Festival - Melting Pot of Diverse Communities ...
WEB3 days ago · Hundreds of thousands of people from diverse communities flock to the square as colorfully dressed priests chant hymns and prayers and perform their unique rhythmic dance in front of the pyre. At...
What is Meskel? And how is it celebrated? - Roots Ethiopia
WEBSep 11, 2023 · Meskel: Ethiopia’s Festival of the True Cross. Meskel, also known as “Finding of the True Cross,” is a colorful and vibrant holiday celebrated in Ethiopia. This ancient festival holds deep religious significance for Christians in Ethiopia.
Meskel in Ethiopia: Festival fires burn bright despite downpour
WEB2 days ago · Thousands in Ethiopia's capital city defied a downpour to celebrate Meskel, the first big festival of the religious year. It marks the discovery of the cross Jesus was crucified on, according...
The Celebration of Ethiopian Meskel: Finding of the True Cross ...
WEBAug 3, 2024 · Meskel, a vibrant and deeply significant festival in Ethiopia, celebrates the finding of the True Cross, a relic believed to be the cross upon which Jesus was crucified. This event is not just a historical commemoration; it embodies the rich tapestry of Ethiopian culture, faith, and community spirit.
Revisit: Meskel Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage site in 2013, Meskel continues to be celebrated in Meskel Square in the presence of thousands of orthodox believers, as well as church leaders, government officials, dignitaries and tourists.