Monday, January 18, 2016

Epiphany will be Celebrated In Ethiopia


The faithful and tourist alike jump into the waters of Fasilides Bath after a special ceremony in which the waters were blessed by priest of the Ethiopian Orthodox church on the second day of Timket on January 19, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year thousands of adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 19, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia. Timket is a 3 day celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ celebrated throughout Ethiopia but with special significance in the city of Gonder. The first day is marked by processions 7 Tabots (replica's of the Ark of the Covenant) from various churches in the city to a large pool called Fasilides Bath. On the second day, usually the 19th day of the January the waters of the pool are blessed and hundreds of people, the devout and tourist alike wash themselves in the blessed waters of the pool. The third day of the Timket is marked by continued celebrations as it is also the day of Saint Michael.
The faithful and tourist alike jump into the waters of Fasilides Bath after a special ceremony in which the waters were blessed by priest of the Ethiopian Orthodox church on the second day of Timket on January 19, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year thousands of adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 19, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia. Timket is a 3 day celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ celebrated throughout Ethiopia but with special significance in the city of Gonder. The first day is marked by processi... Show more
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adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith read and pray throughout the night at Fasilides Bath on the second day of Timket on January 19, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year thousands of adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18 -20 in Gonder, Ethiopia. Timket is a 3 day celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ celebrated throughout Ethiopia but with special significance in the city of Gonder. The first day is marked by processions 7 Tabots (replica's of the Ark of the Covenant) from various churches in the city to a large pool called Fasilides Bath. On the second day, usually the 19th day of the January the waters of the pool are blessed and hundreds of people, the devout and tourist alike wash themselves in the blessed waters of the pool. The third day of the Timket is marked by continued celebrations as it is also the day of Saint Michael.
adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith read and pray throughout the night at Fasilides Bath on the second day of Timket on January 19, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year thousands of adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18 -20 in Gonder, Ethiopia. Timket is a 3 day celebration of the baptism of Jesus Chri... Show more
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The faithful and tourist alike jump into the waters of Fasilides Bath after a special ceremony in which the waters were blessed by priest of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church on the second day of Timket on January 19, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year thousands of adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18 -20 in Gonder, Ethiopia. Timket is a 3 day celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ celebrated throughout Ethiopia but with special significance in the city of Gonder. The first day is marked by processions 7 Tabots (replica's of the Ark of the Covenant) from various churches in the city to a large pool called Fasilides Bath. On the second day, usually the 19th day of the January the waters of the pool are blessed and hundreds of people, the devout and tourist alike wash themselves in the blessed waters of the pool. The third day of the Timket is marked by continued celebrations as it is also the day of Saint Michael.
The faithful and tourist alike jump into the waters of Fasilides Bath after a special ceremony in which the waters were blessed by priest of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church on the second day of Timket on January 19, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year thousands of adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18 -20 in Gonder, Ethiopia. Timket is a 3 day celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ celebrated throughout Ethiopia but with special significance in the city of Gonder. The first day is marked by p... Show more
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Priest of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church line up around Fasilides Bath prior to the blessing of the waters on the second day of Timket on January 19, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year thousands of adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18 -20 in Gonder, Ethiopia. Timket is a 3 day celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ celebrated throughout Ethiopia but with special significance in the city of Gonder. The first day is marked by processions 7 Tabots (replica's of the Ark of the Covenant) from various churches in the city to a large pool called Fasilides Bath. On the second day, usually the 19th day of the January the waters of the pool are blessed and hundreds of people, the devout and tourist alike wash themselves in the blessed waters of the pool. The third day of the Timket is marked by continued celebrations as it is also the day of Saint Michael.
Priest of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church line up around Fasilides Bath prior to the blessing of the waters on the second day of Timket on January 19, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year thousands of adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18 -20 in Gonder, Ethiopia. Timket is a 3 day celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ celebrated throughout Ethiopia but with special significance in the city of Gonder. The first day is marked by processions 7 Tabots (replica's of the Ark of the Covenant) from various churches in the city to a large pool called Fasilides Bath. On the second day, usually the 19th day of the January the waters of the pool are blessed and hundreds of people, the devout and tourist alike wash themselves in the blessed waters of the pool. The third day of the Timket is marked by continued celebrations as it is also the day of Saint Michael.
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A youth of the Saint Giyorgis Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church lays down carpet ahead of the Tabot as it proceeds from Saint Giyorgis church through the streets of the Ethiopian city of Gonder during day one of Timket (The Epiphany) celebration on January 18, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18 - 20. Timket is a 3 day celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ celebrated throughout Ethiopia but with special significance in the city of Gonder. The first day is marked by processions of 7 Tabots (models of the Ark of the Covenant) from various churches in the city to a large pool called Fasilides Bath. On the second day, usually the 19th day of January the waters of the pool are blessed and hundreds of people, the devout and tourist alike wash themselves in the blessed waters of the pool. The third day of the Timket is marked by continued celebrations as it is also the day of Saint Michael.
A youth of the Saint Giyorgis Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church lays down carpet ahead of the Tabot as it proceeds from Saint Giyorgis church through the streets of the Ethiopian city of Gonder during day one of Timket (The Epiphany) celebration on January 18, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Eve... Show more
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Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church choirs perform during the procession of the Tabot through the streets of the Ethiopian city of Gonder during day one of Timket (The Epiphany) celebration on January 18, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18 - 20. Timket is a 3 day celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ celebrated throughout Ethiopia but with special significance in the city of Gonder. The first day is marked by processions of 7 Tabots (models of the Ark of the Covenant) from various churches in the city to a large pool called Fasilides Bath. On the second day, usually the 19th day of January the waters of the pool are blessed and hundreds of people, the devout and tourist alike wash themselves in the blessed waters of the pool. The third day of the Timket is marked by continued celebrations as it is also the day of Saint Michael.
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church choirs perform during the procession of the Tabot through the streets of the Ethiopian city of Gonder during day one of Timket (The Epiphany) celebration on January 18, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather i... Show more
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Adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith parade through the streets of the Ethiopian city of Gonder as they celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia. Every year adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18 - 20. Timket is a 3 day celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ celebrated throughout Ethiopia but with special significance in the city of Gonder. The first day is marked by processions of 7 Tabots (models of the Ark of the Covenant) from various churches in the city to a large pool called Fasilides Bath. On the second day, usually the 19th day of January the waters of the pool are blessed and hundreds of people, the devout and tourist alike wash themselves in the blessed waters of the pool. The third day of the Timket is marked by continued celebrations as it is also the day of Saint Michael.
Adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith parade through the streets of the Ethiopian city of Gonder as they celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia. Every year adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Tim... Show more
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An Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Priest from Saint Michael. Church walks in the procession of the Tabot through the streets of the Ethiopian city of Gonder during day one of Timket (The Epiphany) celebration on January 18, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18 - 20. Timket is a 3 day celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ celebrated throughout Ethiopia but with special significance in the city of Gonder. The first day is marked by processions of 7 Tabots (models of the Ark of the Covenant) from various churches in the city to a large pool called Fasilides Bath. On the second day, usually the 19th day of January the waters of the pool are blessed and hundreds of people, the devout and tourist alike wash themselves in the blessed waters of the pool. The third day of the Timket is marked by continued celebrations as it is also the day of Saint Michael.
An Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Priest from Saint Michael. Church walks in the procession of the Tabot through the streets of the Ethiopian city of Gonder during day one of Timket (The Epiphany) celebration on January 18, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18 - 20. Timket ... Show more
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Deacons of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church pause during the procession of the Tabot through the streets of the Ethiopian city of Gonder during day one of Timket (The Epiphany) celebration on January 18, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18 - 20. Timket is a 3 day celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ celebrated throughout Ethiopia but with special significance in the city of Gonder. The first day is marked by processions of 7 Tabots (models of the Ark of the Covenant) from various churches in the city to a large pool called Fasilides Bath. On the second day, usually the 19th day of January the waters of the pool are blessed and hundreds of people, the devout and tourist alike wash themselves in the blessed waters of the pool. The third day of the Timket is marked by continued celebrations as it is also the day of Saint Michael.
Deacons of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church pause during the procession of the Tabot through the streets of the Ethiopian city of Gonder during day one of Timket (The Epiphany) celebration on January 18, 2015 in Go... Show more
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Adherents to the Ethiopian Orthodox faith and spectators wait for the Tabots to arrive at Fasilides Bath at the end of day one of Timket on January 18, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18 - 20. Timket is a 3 day celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ celebrated throughout Ethiopia but with special significance in the city of Gonder. The first day is marked by processions of 7 Tabots (models of the Ark of the Covenant) from various churches in the city to a large pool called Fasilides Bath. On the second day, usually the 19th day of January the waters of the pool are blessed and hundreds of people, the devout and tourist alike wash themselves in the blessed waters of the pool. The third day of the Timket is marked by continued celebrations as it is also the day of Saint Michael.
Adherents to the Ethiopian Orthodox faith and spectators wait for the Tabots to arrive at Fasilides Bath at the end of day one of Timket on January 18, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (... Show more
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An Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Priest from Saint Michael. Church pauses during the procession of the Tabot through the streets of the Ethiopian city of Gonder during day one of Timket (The Epiphany) celebration on January 18, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18 - 20. Timket is a 3 day celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ celebrated throughout Ethiopia but with special significance in the city of Gonder. The first day is marked by processions of 7 Tabots (models of the Ark of the Covenant) from various churches in the city to a large pool called Fasilides Bath. On the second day, usually the 19th day of January the waters of the pool are blessed and hundreds of people, the devout and tourist alike wash themselves in the blessed waters of the pool. The third day of the Timket is marked by continued celebrations as it is also the day of Saint Michael.
An Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Priest from Saint Michael. Church pauses during the procession of the Tabot through the streets of the Ethiopian city of Gonder during day one of Timket (The Epiphany) celebration on January 18, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year adherents of the Ethiopian O... Show more
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Deacons from the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church pause as during the procession of the Tabot through the streets of the Ethiopian city of Gonder during day one of Timket (The Epiphany) celebration on January 18, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18 - 20. Timket is a 3 day celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ celebrated throughout Ethiopia but with special significance in the city of Gonder. The first day is marked by processions of 7 Tabots (models of the Ark of the Covenant) from various churches in the city to a large pool called Fasilides Bath. On the second day, usually the 19th day of January the waters of the pool are blessed and hundreds of people, the devout and tourist alike wash themselves in the blessed waters of the pool. The third day of the Timket is marked by continued celebrations as it is also the day of Saint Michael.
Deacons from the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church pause as during the procession of the Tabot through the streets of the Ethiopian city of Gonder during day one of Timket (The Epiphany) celebration on January 18, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox fai... Show more
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Adherents to the Ethiopian Orthodox faith and spectators wait for the Tabots to arrive at Fasilides Bath at the end of day one of Timket on January 18, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18 - 20. Timket is a 3 day celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ celebrated throughout Ethiopia but with special significance in the city of Gonder. The first day is marked by processions of 7 Tabots (models of the Ark of the Covenant) from various churches in the city to a large pool called Fasilides Bath. On the second day, usually the 19th day of January the waters of the pool are blessed and hundreds of people, the devout and tourist alike wash themselves in the blessed waters of the pool. The third day of the Timket is marked by continued celebrations as it is also the day of Saint Michael.
Adherents to the Ethiopian Orthodox faith and spectators wait for the Tabots to arrive at Fasilides Bath at the end of day one of Timket on January 18, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (... Show more
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Priest of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church line up around Fasilides Bath prior to the blessing of the waters on the second day of Timket on January 19, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year thousands of adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to celebrate Timket (The Epiphany) on January 18 -20 in Gonder, Ethiopia. Timket is a 3 day celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ celebrated throughout Ethiopia but with special significance in the city of Gonder. The first day is marked by processions 7 Tabots (replica's of the Ark of the Covenant) from various churches in the city to a large pool called Fasilides Bath. On the second day, usually the 19th day of the January the waters of the pool are blessed and hundreds of people, the devout and tourist alike wash themselves in the blessed waters of the pool. The third day of the Timket is marked by continued celebrations as it is also the day of Saint Michael.
Priest of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church line up around Fasilides Bath prior to the blessing of the waters on the second day of Timket on January 19, 2015 in Gonder, Ethiopia Every year thousands of adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith gather in the Ethiopian city of Gonder to... Show more
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