Addis Ababa January 6/2025 (ENA)—Lalibela, home to famed rock-hewn churches and the ancient city revered as the Camelot of Gena (Ethiopian Christmas) is poised for a spectacular celebration this ...
The rock-hewn monolithic church is one of 11 in the town of Lalibela, in the Amhara region, which were built as early as the 12th century. Ethiopian pilgrims pray during a Mass service for Ethiopian ...
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Tourists joined Ethiopians for Orthodox Christmas celebrations at one of the world’s oldest churches on ...
8. Land of Ancient Christianity Ethiopia was one of the first countries to adopt Christianity as a state religion in the 4th century. The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, carved from solid rock in ...
For Tirsit Teshome, 28, Epiphany (Timket) is more than a religious holiday—it’s a vibrant celebration of Ethiopian identity and unity. As the streets of Addis ...