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Ethiopian Orthodox Church Issues Guidelines for 2026/27 Demera Celebration
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 11 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
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The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has issued guidelines and security reminders for the upcoming 2026/27 Demera celebration, which will be attended by the Patriarch of the Malankara Orthodox Church.
- The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church issued a message regarding the 2026/27 Demera celebration.
- Followers are advised to wear traditional white clothing, which is the church's liturgical standard for public celebrations.
- The church emphasized avoiding unconventional or division-causing attire.
- His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, Patriarch of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church of India, will attend the festival alongside bishops.
- The faithful are urged to ensure their attire, hymns, and conduct reflect order and peace.
- Security checks will be conducted at celebration sites, and the public is requested to cooperate.
- The Demera festival will be celebrated in more than 2,657 locations across Addis Ababa, including Meskel Square.
- The holiday will be observed through various religious ceremonies nationwide.
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