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 …

Mar 9, 2022 · 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 …

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 …

Sep 22, 2024 · 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 …

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 …

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, …

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.

Apr 14, 2024 · 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, …

Aug 2, 2024 · 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 …

The Timkat Festival, an Orthodox Christian celebration of Epiphany, remembers the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. While Timkat is celebrated across the nation, the best place to …