Ethiopia's Orthodox Christians

Thousands Celebrate Orthodox Christmas Eve in Addis Ababa Amid National Challenges

Thousands of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians gathered in Addis Ababa’s Meskel Square on Tuesday to celebrate Christmas Eve, marking the culmination of 43 days of fasting. Participants, dressed in traditional white robes, participated in a candlelight ceremony followed by an all-night church service. Ethiopian Orthodox Christians follow the Julian calendar, which…