Ethiopian ‘Epiphany’ celebrated in Bahrain
TDT | Manama
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The Ethiopian Orthodox Christian community in Bahrain celebrated the Baptism festival, also known as Epiphany, yesterday at the Al Najma Sports Club, commencing at 4am.
Approximately 1,000 followers of the religion attended this year’s festival, marking its fifth celebration in Bahrain.
The Epiphany celebration, traditionally known as “Timiket” in Amharic, is a UNESCO-registered intangible cultural heritage of the Ethiopian Orthodox Christian tradition.
It’s a joyous outdoor event traditionally celebrated for two days in Ethiopia.
On the first day, the Ark of Covenant is carried from the sanctuary/church to the baptismal pool.
On the second day, the Ark is returned to the church.
The festival includes the chanting of priests at night, the morning mass, and the baptism of followers.
Upon its return to the church, the ark is escorted by the Sunday school children and members of the faith through songs.
The main highlight of this event was the vibrant showcase of different Ethiopian communities displaying their traditional attire, dances, and songs.
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