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 ...
WEB3 days ago — National celebrations of the festival, known as Meskel, traditionally happen in a square by the same name in Addis Ababa. It is one of Ethiopia’s most celebrated religious holidays, marked with rituals and merriment across the country. ... A larger celebration of Meskel is expected Friday in Gurage Zone in Ethiopia’s south, where Meskel has ...
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).
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 (Finding Of The True Cross) In Ethiopia
WEBAug 25, 2024 — Meskel, or the Finding of the True Cross, is one of the most significant religious and cultural celebrations in Ethiopia. The festival marks the discovery of the True Cross by Queen Helena in the 4th century.
Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious ...
WEB3 days ago — National celebrations of the festival, known as Meskel, traditionally happen in a square by the same name in Addis Ababa. It is one of Ethiopia’s most celebrated religious holidays, marked with ...
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's Meskel festival: Bonfires, robes and crosses - BBC
WEBSep 27, 2018 — Ethiopians are celebrating the annual Meskel festival, the first big festival of the Ethiopian religious year. According to Ethiopian Orthodox Christian tradition, the national holiday 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.
Ethiopia: Meskel Festival - Melting Pot of Diverse Communities ...
WEB3 days ago — It is obvious that Meskel festival is a religious event celebrated in the presence of high government officials, Ethiopian Orthodox Church archbishops, public figures, Sunday school students and ...
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