Ethiopian Christians celebrate Demera, the discovery of Jesus’ cross
By Tinishu Solomon Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Millions of Ethiopian Orthodox church members on Wednesday celebrated the Demera, the eve of...
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Demera celebrated colorfully throughout Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Demera, the eve of the Finding of the True Cross (Maskel) upon which Jesus Christ was crucified, was celebrated...
The Celebration of ‘Maskal’ – Finding of the True Cross
BY ERMIAS GULILAT Maskal is an ancient seasonal rite, which has become an integral part of the Ethiopian Christian Calendar. This national holiday...
Abune Paulos buried
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Thousands of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians gathered on Thursday at the St. Trinity Cathedral Church in Addis Ababa...
EOC Holy Synod appoints Abune Nathnael as Caretaker Patriarch
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ENA) - The Ethiopian Orthodox Church Holy Synod has appointed Arssi Diocese Patriarch, Abune Nathaniel as caretaker...
Ethiopian Orthodox Church patriarch Abune Paulos dies
The head of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, Abune Paulos, has died aged 76, the government has announced. The foreign ministry...
Timkat “Epiphany†celebrated in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ERTA) - The feast of Timkat (Baptism in Amharic) was colorfully celebrated throughout Ethiopia yesterday. Timkat, which...
Ketera, Eve of Ethiopian Epiphany colorfully celebrated
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia  (ENA) - Ketera, an eve of the Ethiopian Epiphany was colorfully celebrated here on Thursday by the...