Ethiopian Orthodox Christians mark Meskel festival in Addis Ababa

People gather in celebration of the Meskel festival in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, on Sept. 26, 2022. Ethiopian Orthodox Christians on Monday marked the Meskel festival, a religious festival celebrated among Orthodox Christians to mark the finding of the True Cross. (Str/Xinhua)

People hold candles in celebration of the Meskel festival in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, on Sept. 26, 2022. Ethiopian Orthodox Christians on Monday marked the Meskel festival, a religious festival celebrated among Orthodox Christians to mark the finding of the True Cross. (Str/Xinhua)

People build a large bonfire in celebration of the Meskel festival in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, on Sept. 26, 2022. Ethiopian Orthodox Christians on Monday marked the Meskel festival, a religious festival celebrated among Orthodox Christians to mark the finding of the True Cross. (Str/Xinhua)

People gather in celebration of the Meskel festival in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, on Sept. 26, 2022. Ethiopian Orthodox Christians on Monday marked the Meskel festival, a religious festival celebrated among Orthodox Christians to mark the finding of the True Cross. (Str/Xinhua)