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Africa-Press – Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>Ethiopian Orthodox Church followers are celebrating Demera, an annual bonfire lighting ceremony on the eve of the Meskel festival- the finding of the true cross up on which Jesus was crucified.<\/p>\n

Particularly, Demera was celebrated today at Meskel Square in the capital Addis Ababa in the presence of residents of the city, government officials including President Sahle-Work Zewde, Addis Ababa City Mayor, Adanech Abebe as well as diplomats.<\/p>\n

The holy Demera bonfire lighting signifies the efforts made by the Roman Empress Helena in the fourth century to find the cross.<\/p>\n

Demera is a colorful occasion that is celebrated by huge gathering dressed in robes, religious and traditional clothes chanting spiritual songs and showcasing various messages that depict the event.<\/p>\n

The official day of the feast of the finding of the True Cross, Meskel will be celebrated on Tuesday across the nation with various religious and traditional ceremonies.<\/p>\n

Meskel has been registered as world intangible heritage by UNESCO in December 2013.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Ethiopia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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