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Addis Ababa Glows as Ethiopian Orthodox Christians Celebrate Meskel—Festival of the Cross

Addis Ababa Glows as Ethiopian Orthodox Christians Celebrate Meskel—Festival of the Cross

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Addis Ababa Glows as Ethiopian Orthodox Christians Celebrate Meskel—Festival of the Cross The grand celebration of the Meskel Demera festival has begun at... 27.09.2025, Sputnik Africa

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Addis Ababa Glows as Ethiopian Orthodox Christians Celebrate Meskel—Festival of the Cross The grand celebration of the Meskel Demera festival has begun at Meskel Square with a prayer led by His Holiness Abune Mathias I, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.This year’s celebration brought together church leaders, government officials, scholars, diplomats, and faithful from across parishes.Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, Meskel—celebrated annually on September 27—commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by Empress Helena.The highlight, the Demera bonfire, symbolizes faith, unity, and tradition, followed by singing, feasting, and community gatherings.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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