Meskel Demera festival is being celebrated

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church announced that the Meskel Demera festival is being celebrated today, Meskerem 16, 2019 E.C. The festival commemorates the historical finding of the True Cross of Jesus Christ. The Church highlighted the spiritual significance of the event, referencing the shedding of Christ's blood and the victory over the devil. The celebration is currently underway with religious observances across the country.