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Ethiopian Orthodox Christians in D.C. celebrated Easter with an eight-hour midnight vigil at DSK Mariam Church.
Ethiopian Orthodox Christians in Washington, D.C., celebrated Easter with an eight-hour overnight vigil at DSK Mariam Church, marking the end of a 55-day fast.
Dressed in white, about 1,500 worshippers gathered at midnight for hymns in Ge’ez, prayers, and the lighting of candles symbolizing Christ’s resurrection.
The service concluded at 3 a.m. with joyful chants and the breaking of the fast with traditional meals like doro wat.
Despite immigration pressures, the event highlighted the community's resilience and deep faith.
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Los cristianos ortodoxos etíopes en D.C. celebraron la Pascua con una vigilia de ocho horas a medianoche en la Iglesia DSK Mariam.