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.
Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Meskel, the feast of the …
WEB2 days ago · Ethiopian Orthodox Christian faithfuls marching and singing during a religious festival known as "Meskel". Thousands of Ethiopians were gathered on Addis Ababa's Meskel square Thursday (Sep. 26).
Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious ...
WEB3 days ago · Ethiopian women sing to celebrate Meskel, meaning the Cross in Amharic, is an annual religious holiday among Orthodox in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. (AP Photo) ... Everton Gordon, a Jamaican-Canadian who has previously celebrated Meskel in Canada, said that marking the holiday in …
Meskel (Finding Of The True Cross) In Ethiopia
WEBAug 25, 2024 · Meskel falls on September 27th (or September 28th in leap years) and is a national holiday in Ethiopia, observed with immense fervor and enthusiasm. One of the key customs associated with Meskel is the lighting of a large bonfire known as Demera.
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 · Ethiopia festival fires burn bright despite downpour. Thousands in Ethiopia's capital city defied a downpour to celebrate Meskel, the first big festival of the religious year. It marks the ...
Ethiopia: Meskel - Ethiopia's World Heritage Worth Promoting …
WEB4 days ago · The Demera festival of the Meskel holiday, dates back to 1600 years, has been registered as world intangible heritage by UNESCO in December 2013, as the first intangible Ethiopian heritage.
Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious ...
WEB3 days ago · Some Meskel celebrants said the festival presents an opportunity to consider peace. Ethiopian women sing to celebrate Meskel, meaning the Cross in Amharic, is an annual religious holiday among ...
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.”
Meskel - Brilliant Ethiopia
WEBConsidered a hugely important public holiday in Ethiopia, Meskel is now on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UN Agency for Education, Science and Culture. The feast is celebrated on the 27th September, a time when the country is at its most beautiful following the rainy season, with flowers in full ...
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