Timkat (Ge'ez: ጥምቀት T’imk’et) is an Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church celebration of Epiphany. It is celebrated on 19 January (or 20 in a leap year), corresponding to the 11th day of Terr in the Ge'ez calendar. Timkat celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan.

2022年3月9日 · One of Ethiopia’s most sacred festivals is called the “Timkat Festival” which is translated to baptism. It is a vast spiritual celebration in Ethiopia, specifically for those who follow the orthodox religion, Christianity. This holiday is celebrated in …

Timket festival or Epiphany in Ethiopia is the ritual of reliving the actual baptism of Lord Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. This anniversary is the most significant one within the Ethiopian Orthodox divinity. It is celebrated on Terr 10 of Ethiopian Calendar, which falls on Jan 19 or 20 (leap Year) in the Gregorian calendar.

2024年9月22日 · The Ethiopian Timkat Festival, celebrated with vibrant colors and joyous music, is a fascinating event that showcases the deep-rooted traditions of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. At the heart of this festival lies the significance of water, which plays a pivotal role in the rituals and celebrations.

Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christian celebration, Timkat, takes place 19 and 20 January every year and, although it does attract tourist spectators, it is an authentic religious festival, with a lot of colour, singing, drumming and splashing.

The Timkat festival is one of the biggest celebrations on the Ethiopian calendar. The festival is built around the baptism of Jesus Christ, and is a national holiday in Ethiopia.

2024年4月14日 · Held annually by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, Timkat commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River and serves as a focal point for spiritual renewal, cultural expression, and communal solidarity.

2024年8月2日 · The Timkat festival, celebrated in Ethiopia, is a vibrant and deeply spiritual event that marks the Epiphany, commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. Its historical origins can be traced back to the early Christian traditions that took root in Ethiopia around the 4th century AD, making it one of the oldest Christian ...

Timkat events begin on Timkat eve, when the tabots are ceremoniously wrapped in cloth and carried by priests in a procession. In the earliest morning hours, while the sky is still dark, crowds gather near bodies of water to witness a blessing of the …

2017年2月2日 · Timkat is widely celebrated across Ethiopia, but the biggest and most spectacular Timkat celebrations take place in the historic city of Gonder. Often called the Camelot of Africa, Gonder is an ancient capital studded with royal palaces and …