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Ethiopian Orthodox Church To Celebrate Timqet

Ethiopian Orthodox Church To Celebrate Timqet

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is inviting the public to join them for their celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany – or Timqet – on Sunday [Jan 19] at 8.00am. A spokesperson said, “We invite you to join us for another major holy day celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany or Timqet, recounting the baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ... Read more of this article

Ethiopian Orthodox To Host Christmas Service

Ethiopian Orthodox To Host Christmas Service

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is inviting the public to join them for their Lidet Christmas Service on Monday, January 6 at 9.30pm at their St. George’s location, followed by a traditional Christmas feast after the service. A spokesperson said, “Christmas is a major holy day in Ethiopia, where more than half of the population is Orthodox Christian.... Read more of this article

Ethiopian Orthodox To Host Christmas Service

Ethiopian Orthodox To Host Christmas Service

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is inviting the public to join them for their Lidet Christmas Service, set to be held tomorrow [Jan 6] at 9.30pm at their St. George’s location, followed by a traditional Christmas feast after the service. A spokesperson said, “Christmas is a major holy day in Ethiopia, where more than half of the population is Orthodox... Read more of this article

Photos: Ethiopian Orthodox Maskel Demera

Photos: Ethiopian Orthodox Maskel Demera

Bermuda’s Ethiopian Orthodox Church celebrated Maskel Demera on Sunday [Sept 24] at their Debre Genet Cathedral Church in St George’s, with a Liturgical Service followed by the lighting celebration. According to UNEESCO, “The festival of Maskel is celebrated across Ethiopia on 26 September to commemorate the unearthing of the True... Read more of this article

Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s Mesquel Demera

Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s Mesquel Demera

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church will be celebrating Mesquel Demera this coming Sunday. A spokesperson said, “The Ethiopian Orthodox Church will be celebrating Mesquel Demera. All are welcome. Wednesday, September 27, 2017 marks the annual celebration day of ‘Mesqel’ or the Minor Feast Day of the ‘Finding of the True Cross’. “We... Read more of this article

Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church Opening

Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church Opening

Residents and visitors are invited to view the hand-painted icons at the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, which will be opening to the public, every Wednesday and Saturday, starting Wednesday, July 5th throughout the summer until the end of August. The cathedral features an interior full of painted icons by Abba Gebre Hiwot Wolde Samuel, who was... Read more of this article

Ethiopian Orthodox Church Open For Art Walk

Ethiopian Orthodox Church Open For Art Walk

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is inviting the public to view their hand-painted Church Icons, as they will be open for the St. George’s Art Walk on Saturday [May 27] A spokesperson said, “The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church, Debre Ganet Immanuel Cathedral, Invites residents and visitors to view our hand-painted Ethiopian Orthodox Church Icons.... Read more of this article

Ethiopian Orthodox Church To Host Lidet Service

Ethiopian Orthodox Church To Host Lidet Service

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is inviting the public to join them for their Lidet Christmas Service, set to be held tomorrow [Jan 6] at 9.30pm at 16 Old Military Road in St. George’s, followed by a traditional Christmas feast after the service. The church will also be open to the public on Sunday [Jan 8] following the morning service until 4.00pm. A... Read more of this article

Photos: Ethiopian Orthodox Church Rededication

Photos: Ethiopian Orthodox Church Rededication

On Saturday, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church welcomed the public to celebrate the reconsecration and rededication of their church in St. George’s. Priest In Charge Qes Haile Tsion Simons welcomed guests which included clerical leaders from overseas, clergy from other local churches, Acting Governor Ginny Ferson, St. George’s Mayor Quinell... Read more of this article

Ethiopian Orthodox Church To Host Rededication

Ethiopian Orthodox Church To Host Rededication

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is inviting the public to celebrate with the ‘Debre Genet’ Emmanuel on the occasion of the reconsecration and rededication of their cathedral church in St. George’s. The event will take place on Saturday, September 17 at 11.00am at 16 Old Military Road in St. George’s [next door to East End Primary... Read more of this article

Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s 40th Anniversary

Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s 40th Anniversary

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church of Bermuda is getting set to celebrate its 40th anniversary, marking a history that began in the early 1970s. A spokesperson said, “On this occasion of our 40th anniversary, we recall to mind our initial establishment in our native island of Bermuda. “In 1973 many young men and women and some not so young started... Read more of this article

Ethiopian Orthodox To Celebrate Christmas

Ethiopian Orthodox To Celebrate Christmas

Bermuda’s Ethiopian Orthodox Church is getting set to celebrate Christmas, with their Lidet Christmas Service set for this evening [Jan 6] at their St. George’s location. A spokesperson said, “Christmas is a major holy day in Ethiopia, where more than half of the population is Orthodox Christian. The celebration occurs on January 7th preceded... Read more of this article

Ethiopian Orthodox To Host Timket Service

Ethiopian Orthodox To Host Timket Service

Bermuda’s Ethiopian Orthodox Church have invited the public to their Timket Service on Sunday [Jan 19] at 8:00am. Timket [Ethiopian for Epiphany] commemorates Christ’s baptism in the River Jordan. The clergy and faithful gather around a fresh water pool to pray, and the Priest prays while dipping the Holy Cross into the water asking blessings... Read more of this article

Photos: Ethiopian Orthodox Celebrate Christmas

Photos: Ethiopian Orthodox Celebrate Christmas

Bermuda’s Ethiopian Orthodox Church started their Christmas celebrations last night [Jan 6], with members heading to the east end to take part in the service at their intricately decorated Church. The difference in the date of Christmas celebrations is due to the use by the Church of the Julian calendar; the western world uses the Gregorian calendar,... Read more of this article

Ethiopian Orthodox To Celebrate Christmas

Ethiopian Orthodox To Celebrate Christmas

Bermuda’s Ethiopian Orthodox Church will be celebrating Christmas this evening [Jan 6], and have invited all visitors to join them in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ in the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition. The difference of date is due to the use of the Julian calendar, whereas the western world uses the Gregorian calendar under which Christmas... Read more of this article

Photos: Ethiopian Orthodox Church Paintings

Photos: Ethiopian Orthodox Church Paintings

On Friday night, Bermuda’s Ethiopian Orthodox Church opened their doors as locals were invited to learn about their traditions and view their intricately painted church icons created by an Ethiopian Monk Priest. The Debra Ganet Immanuel Cathedral in St George’s features an interior full of painted icons by Abba Gebre Hiwot Wolde Samuel, who was... Read more of this article