Come celebrate Megabit Medhanialem with us!
On this day, we remember how He willingly chose to carry His cross, despite being severely beaten and abused. We remember how He wore a crown of thorns, causing Him excruciating pain. We remember how He was crucified on a wooden cross, without being separated from His flesh, all for the sake of our salvation.
We remember how He descended into hell and saved the souls of the prisoners. This is a reminder of the depth of His love for us, and the lengths that He was willing to go to save us from our sin and death.
This year, Palm Sunday will take place on April 9, 2023.
Palm Sunday is a significant day in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church calendar as it's known as "the Entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem". We remember His arrival in the city, where He was greeted by crowds of people waving palm branches and shouting, "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!"
It also marks the beginning of a week-long journey that culminates in the celebration of His resurrection. It is a time of reflection, repentance, and joyful celebration, and it serves as a reminder of the profound love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
The services include hymns, prayers, and scripture readings focused on the theme of Jesus Christ's sacrifice and its significance in our lives.
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church is one of the oldest Christain denomination in the world, with roots dating back to the first century AD. On the eve of major holidays, the Church holds special services known as vigils that are filled with prayers and hymns.
These hymns are chanted in Ge'ez, the ancient liturgical language of Ethiopia, and are known for their beautiful melodies and poetic language. They are also a powerful expression of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church's faith.
After the hymns have been chanted, the Holy Liturgy takes place. The Liturgy is a sacred service that includes prayers, readings from the Bible, and the Holy Communion.
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