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Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas, known as *Genna*, is celebrated with profound devotion in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Pilgrims gather in this holy city, famous for its rock-hewn churches, to participate in all-night prayers, hymns, and liturgical services. The celebration is marked by traditional chants, candlelight processions, and a deep sense of spiritual reverence, creating a truly awe-inspiring atmosphere. #Orthodoxtewahdo #Orthodoxchristmas #Sacredlalibela

Meskel is a Christian holiday in the Ethiopian Orthodox and Eritrean Orthodox churches that commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by the Roman Empress Helena in the fourth century. Meskel occurs on the 17 Meskerem in the Ethiopian calendar. "Meskel" is Ge'ez for "cross".

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Ethiopian Orthodox Kidase is a sacred liturgical service filled with prayer, chants, and deep spiritual meaning, central to the faith's worship rituals. #OrthodoxTewahdo #EthiopianOrthodox

Silhouette of an ethiopian orthodox priest holding a cross, Amhara region, Lalibela, Ethiopia , Camera: ILCE-7RM2 , f4.5 , 1/200 , 70.0 mm , ISO 800 , © Eric Lafforgue www.ericlafforgue.com

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Remote, ancient, and breathtaking, the over 200 rock-hewn churches of the Tigray region of Ethiopia were built in high, remote places to protect against attackers. Carved from cliff faces high...