Baptism and renewal: Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany
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Millions of Ethiopian Christians have been celebrating Timket, or the Orthodox festival of Epiphany.
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- Millions celebrate Timket, the Orthodox Epiphany festival, in Ethiopia
- Lake Dambal becomes a central site for communal devotion and celebration 10s
- The Holy Ark of the Covenant is escorted to the lakeshore with ceremony 54s
- Epiphany marks the baptism of Jesus and promotes unity and peace 1m 5s
- Priests bless the lake and sprinkle holy water, symbolizing renewal 2m 8s