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.
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.
Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious ...
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.
Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Meskel, the feast of the …
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...
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...
Resilient Celebrations Mark Meskel Festival in Ethiopia Despite …
WEB2 days ago · In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Meskel festival saw thousands of participants brave heavy downpours to honor a significant religious event. This vibrant celebration, pivotal to the...
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 Celebration: A Time of Unity and Renewal for the Gurage ...
WEBSep 27, 2023 · The Meskel celebration holds immense significance for the Gurage community in Ethiopia, providing a symbolic platform for forgiveness, unity, and renewal. This cherished festival brings families together, strengthens bonds, and fosters a sense of community spirit.
In Pictures: Ethiopians Celebrate Meskel - Tadias
WEBSep 27, 2020 · WASHINGTON, DC (TADIAS) — Ethiopians celebrated the colorful annual Meskel festival on Saturday with the lighting of the traditional Demera bonfire.
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.
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