Christmas arrives in Ethiopia

Christmas arrives in Ethiopia

This year, thousands of Ethiopian pilgrims and international tourists gathered in the historic town of Lalibela to celebrate Orthodox Christmas

What to Know About Ethiopia’s Christmas Celebration Yesterday

While most of the world wrapped up their Christmas festivities nearly two weeks ago, Ethiopia celebrated Christmas just yesterday. Their celebration, known as Genna, is an important part of the country’s culture and has its own distinct traditions, different from what many are accustomed to.Ethiopia follows the Julian calendar, which places Christmas on January 7th, … The post What to Know About Ethiopia’s Christmas Celebration Yesterday appeare…

Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christians are celebrating Christmas with prayers for peace | The Habesha: Latest Ethiopian News, And Insightful Analysis

The Habesha Ethiopians observe Christmas with great fervor, demonstrating a profound commitment to their Orthodox Christian faith. Despite ongoing efforts to undermine Orthodox Christianity in the country, which include violent acts against its adherents and the promotion of the Protestant Prosperity Gospel by televangelists such as Kenneth Copeland, the resilience of Orthodoxy has only strengthened. Henok tells me he wants a more global reach t…