Performance highlights from the Ethiopian Epiphany event at the Hagley Sports Centre in Christchurch. The Ethiopian orthodox church plays a vital role in the city's small but passionate community, but a dream to own their own space has stalled despite having saved about $100,000. ALDEN WILLIAMS/STUFF The Ethiopian Orthodox Church doesn't have a church, so it meets in a converted garage at the home of its head priest, Kinfegebriel Tkklemaren, pictured. ALDEN WILLIAMS/STUFF Two-month-old Mureal Elia was baptised at the Ethiopian Epiphany event in Christchurch. ALDEN WILLIAMS/STUFF Ethiopian Orthodox Church priests Tekle Slasseie, left, Ermias Ayele, Kinfegebriel Tkklemaren, and Kesis Zerihun.

Source: Stuff January 26, 2020 00:00 UTC