Thousands of Ethiopians were gathered on Addis Ababa's Meskel square Thursday (Sep. 26). The festival celebrates the cross ...

Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in the capital Thursday to celebrate an annual religious festival distinguished by the ...

Meskel Festival, the discovery of the True Cross upon which Jesus was crucified, is one of the major Ethiopian Orthodox festivals celebrated warmly and colorfully by Orthodox Christians.

Thousands in Ethiopia's capital city defied a downpour to celebrate Meskel, the first big festival of the religious year. It ...

Ethiopians across the country and beyond come together for the vibrant two-day celebration of Meskel beginning September 26th ...

Ethiopia is home to numerous cultural and spiritual heritages. It is the leading country in Africa through registering more than 10 heritages in UNESCO's prestigious world heritages list. And this ...

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). The ...

Hierarchs belonging to the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America arrived yesterday, September 28, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia for the Assembly's 13th Annual Meeting.

From political upheavals to natural disasters, this week's photos offer a glimpse into a world both beautiful and troubled.

Tourists who witnessed the vibrant Demera celebration at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa said that they were captivated by the ...

Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in the capital Addis Ababa to celebrate Meskel, an annual religious festival distinguished ...

In a new photo series, editor and creative producer Ruhama Wolle evokes the complexity of homebuilding and return.