Eritrean Christians were joined by Muslims in the capital Asmara for the celebration of this year’s Meskel – the Orthodox commemoration of the discovery of Christ’s True Cross. Information minister Yemane Meskel posted on Twitter photos of the event that also had in attendance government officials and members of the general public. The Secretary of the Holy Synod of the Eritrean Tewahdo Orthodox Church, Abune Lucas headed prayers followed by religious hymns around the Damera torch. The annual event which falls on September 27 or September 28 in a leap year commemorates the fourth century discovery by Roman Empress Saint Helena (Queen Eleni) of the True Cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. The festival is celebrated by Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox churches.

Source: Ethiopian News September 27, 2018 15:33 UTC