Type of Holiday: Religious (Orthodox Christian)
Date of Observation: January 19
Where Celebrated: Ethiopia
Symbols and Customs: Guks, Mass Baptism, Tabot
Related Holidays: Epiphany, Ganna
ORIGINS
Timkat is celebrated in Ethiopia by Orthodox Christians.
The word Christian refers to a follower of Christ, which is a title derived from the Greek
word meaning Messiah or Anointed One.
The Christ of Christianity is Jesus of Nazareth, a man born between 7 and 4 B . C . E . in
the region of Palestine.
According to Christian teaching, Jesus was killed by Roman authorities using a form of
execution called crucifixion (a term meaning he was nailed to a cross and hung from it
until he died) in about the year 30 C . E .
After his death, he rose back to life.
His death and resurrection provide a way by which people can be reconciled with God.
In remembrance of Jesus's death and resurrection, the cross serves as a fundamental
symbol in Christianity.
With nearly two billion believers in countries around the globe, Christianity is the largest
of the world's religions.
More info...
https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Timqat
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