Addis Ababa:Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, His Holiness Abune Mathias, has urged Ethiopians to strive for comprehensive national peace by overcoming obstacles to unity and progress with patience and foresight.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Abune Mathias delivered his message during the Meskel Demera celebration at Meskel Square. He emphasized the significance of unity, progress, and a shared commitment to reconciliation, highlighting that the primary message of the Cross is to establish peace and unity, forgiveness, and reconciliation, along with love and harmony among all mankind.
The Patriarch encouraged Ethiopians to address challenges to national unity and progress with patience and farsightedness, underscoring the necessity for sustained efforts to achieve enduring peace and unity across the nation. He stated that the message of Meskel and the Cross carries a universal call for peace, forgiveness, reconciliation, and harmony, which he described as essential to Ethiopia's pursuit of national unity and peaceful coexistence.
The Demera ceremony at Meskel Square was marked by a vibrant celebration that brought together Holy Bishops, senior government officials, foreign ambassadors and diplomats, international visitors, church followers, and members of the wider community. The event highlighted Ethiopia's centuries-old religious and cultural heritage, centering on a powerful message of peace, unity, and reconciliation.
