Orthodox Christians in the D.C. area are celebrating Easter throughout this weekend. Worshippers commemorate Orthodox Easter at Debre Genet Medhane Alem Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Temple Hills, Maryland, on May 4, 2024. (WTOP/Tadiwos Abedje) Worshippers commemorate Orthodox Easter at Debre Genet Medhane Alem Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Temple Hills, Maryland, on May 4, 2024. (WTOP/Tadiwos Abedje) This weekend, Orthodox Christians, including many from the Ethiopian community in the D.C. area, are celebrating Fasika, or Easter, marking the end of the 55-day fast called Abiy Tsome, or the Great Lent. She said she plans on using the lessons she learned at Debre Genet Medhane Alem, along with her faith, to guide her through college.

Source: Ethiopian News May 05, 2024 11:36 UTC