Ethiopia, Meskel
Ethiopia’s Meskel festival celebrates the discovery of the ‘True Cross’
This significant event in the calendar of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church is tied to the legend that a fragment of Jesus' cross rests on Ethiopian soil. The outdoor festivities transcend religious boundaries.
Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking of peace
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Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Meskel, the feast of the Cross, as they pray for peace
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 its recovery by Saint Helena,
(Hello Africa) Tens of thousands celebrate Meskel festival in Ethiopia capital with traditional bonfire ceremony
Tens of thousands of people gathered Thursday in Addis Ababa the capital of Ethiopia to celebrate Meskel a major religious festival that includes t
Ethiopian faithful celebrate Meskel as they pray for peace
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 festival celebrates the cross upon which Jesus was crucified,
Thousands think of peace as they celebrate religious festival in Ethiopian capital
Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in the capital Addis Ababa to celebrate Meskel, an annual religious festival distinguished by the lighting of bonfires according to the beliefs of the local Orthodox Christian faithful.
ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-MESKEL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION
(240927) -- ADDIS ABABA, Sept. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People march towards the Meskel Square in celebration of the Meskel festival in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, on Sept. 26, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Tens of thousands celebrate Meskel festival in Ethiopia capital with traditional bonfire ceremony" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)
Korea's Ethiopian community celebrates Meskel in Chuncheon
CHUNCHEON, Gangwon Province - Ethiopia-gil, a road near to the Memorial Hall for Ethiopian Veterans of the Korean War in ...
"Meskel Flower," A Photo Series Is A Living Archive of Ethiopian Renewal
In a new photo series, editor and creative producer Ruhama Wolle evokes the complexity of homebuilding and return.
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 ...
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LIGHTING THE WAY
Ethiopians across the country and beyond come together for the vibrant two-day celebration of Meskel beginning September 26th ...
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Ethiopia: Meskel Festival - Melting Pot of Diverse Communities, Attraction of Tourists
It is worth mentioning that Ethiopia is recognized for a diverse range of religious ceremonies celebrated in attention-grabbing way in various regions of the country. The celebration of Meskel (The ...