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.
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.
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.
Fire, smoke and colour as Ethiopians mark Meskel - BBC
WEBSep 27, 2021 · The highlight on Sunday, which was the eve of the festival, called Demera, is the lighting of a bonfire in the centre of the Meskel Square - a huge public plaza at the heart of the capital.
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.
Meskel Square - Wikipedia
WEBThe square is known of spectacular Ethiopian Orthodox festival, most prominently Meskel ("a festival of the true cross") celebrated every September and Timkat (Ethiopian Epiphany). Before celebration, 17 Arks (known as Tabot) must be arrived to the square.
Photos of the Week: Helmet blessing; Ethiopian Meskel
WEB2 days ago · This week’s photo gallery includes motorcycle pilgrims in Portugal, International Day of Peace commemorations, Meskel celebrations in Ethiopia and more.
Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Meskel, the feast of the …
WEB2 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.
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...
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.
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