Ethiopian Orthodox priests lead a procession of faithful into Abraha Atsheba Church to celebrate Timkat, the churchs most important Holy Day. Ethiopia is Africas oldest Christian nation where more than half the population follows the Ethiopian Orthodox faith. Priests wear colourful vestments while silk brocade umbrellas shade them from the sun.
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