The churches, carved directly into solid rock, stand as a reminder of Ethiopia's ancient connection to Christianity and its unique religious practices. The Orthodox Christmas, known as "Lidet" in ...

On Monday, thousands of Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia came together to celebrate Christmas, donning traditional all-white garments as they participated in prayers and midnight mass to honour the ...

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christians are celebrating Christmas with prayers for peace in the Horn of Africa nation that has faced persistent conflict in recent years.

"For Ethiopian Christians, Christmas is an opportunity to pray and discuss the ways of overcoming the challenges the nation [Ethiopia] is facing. We are confident that our prayers will be answered." ...

Thousands of Orthodox Christians celebrated Christmas on Monday, attending prayers and midnight mass, draped in an all-white traditional attire to mark the birth of Jesus Christ and the end of a ...

Furthermore it is believed that a part of the cross the Jesus Christ was crucified on is in Ethiopia, further strengthening their roots with the religion. Ethiopian Christmas ( also known as Genna) is ...

Furthermore it is believed that a part of the cross the Jesus Christ was crucified on is in Ethiopia, further strengthening their roots with the religion. Ethiopian Christmas ( also known as Genna ...