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Ethiopian Tewahedo priests at a Timkat ceremony in Jan Meda. During the ceremonies of Timket, the Tabot, a model of the Ark of the Covenant, which is present on every Ethiopian altar (somewhat like the Western altar stone), is reverently wrapped in rich cloth and borne in procession on the head of the priest. [1]
The square is known of spectacular Ethiopian Orthodox festival, most prominently Meskel ("a festival of the true cross") celebrated every September and Timkat (Ethiopian Epiphany). Before celebration, 17 Arks (known as Tabot) must be arrived to the square.
An Ethiopian priest carries a tabot during a Timkat ceremony. Tabot ( Ge'ez ታቦት tābōt , sometimes spelled tabout ) is a replica of the Ark of the Covenant , and represents the presence of God , in Ethiopian Orthodox and Eritrean Orthodox Churches.
Jan Meda Sport Ground or Jan Meda, is a large field in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.With an area of 25,000 square kilometers [citation needed], the sport ground hosts Jan Meda International Cross Country as well as social and religious events, most notability, the Timkat celebration held there.
Holy water is often used during public holidays such as Timkat (), when Christians gather around a small water pool prepared by priests on Ketera, the eve of Timkat. [15] [16] After priests and deacons pray over and bless the water, it is sprayed onto the people "for the purification of their souls from sins committed."
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[54] [56] [58] The Ethiopian Orthodox Church has 250 fasting days, 180 of which are obligatory for laypeople, not just monks and priests, when vegan food is eaten by the faithful. During the 40-day Advent fast, only one vegan meal is allowed per day. [59] An Ethiopian Orthodox ceremony at Fasilides' Bath in Gondar, Ethiopia, celebrating Timkat