Ethiopia's Orthodox Christians are celebrating Epiphany, locally known as Timkat. Monday's celebrations commemorate the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist and to millions of Ethiopians it is ...
WASHINGTON In the U.S. capital, hundreds of Ethiopians dressed in traditional white shawls chant in the ancient liturgical language of one of the oldest branches of Christianity. During hourslong ...
ADDIS ABABA – Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in the capital Thursday to celebrate an annual religious festival distinguished by the lighting of bonfires according to the beliefs of the local ...
Addis Ababa, May 15, 2025 (ENA) -- African religious institutions and leaders should advocate for positive and peaceful ideals to foster broader social cohesion in the continent and beyond, African ...
Introduction -- History and faith of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church / Getatchew Haile -- Organization of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church / Stéphane Ancel -- Customs in the Ethiopian Church / Steven ...
Gondar, January 18, 2026 (ENA) — Ethiopia has been hailed by ambassadors and senior officials of international organizations as a nation of extraordinary religious and cultural richness, whose ancient ...
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Millions of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians gathered on Monday at celebrations for Epiphany, locally known as Timkat, which commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ by John ...
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — “The importance of the celebration of Meskel to Ethiopians is to have us reflect on the idea of peace," said Berhanu Admass, a church deacon. “This is to have us embrace ...