{"id":432,"date":"2022-07-01T07:26:02","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T07:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/example.com\/?p=424"},"modified":"2022-07-01T07:26:02","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T07:26:02","slug":"ethiopian-orthodox-church-calendar-2024-a-comprehensive-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/ethiopian-orthodox-church-calendar-2024-a-comprehensive-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopian Orthodox Church Calendar 2024: A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"387480d42754320bb6f0e83bf7886d44\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n\tatOptions = {\r\n\t\t'key' : '4a1f1119f949a4af74d56b8a3af8b867',\r\n\t\t'format' : 'iframe',\r\n\t\t'height' : 250,\r\n\t\t'width' : 300,\r\n\t\t'params' : {}\r\n\t};\r\n\tdocument.write('<scr' + 'ipt type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http' + (location.protocol === 'https:' ? 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The church has its own unique calendar, which is based on the ancient Coptic calendar. In this article, we will explore the Ethiopian Orthodox Church calendar for the year 2024.<\/p>\n<h2>What is the Ethiopian Orthodox Church Calendar?<\/h2>\n<p>The Ethiopian Orthodox Church follows a calendar that is similar to the Coptic calendar, which is based on the ancient Egyptian calendar. The Ethiopian calendar has 13 months and is 7 years behind the Gregorian calendar. The first month of the Ethiopian calendar is Meskerem, which usually falls on September 11th or 12th.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Does the Ethiopian Orthodox Church Use a Different Calendar?<\/h3>\n<p>The Ethiopian Orthodox Church uses a different calendar because it has its roots in the Coptic Church, which used the ancient Egyptian calendar. The Ethiopian calendar has been modified over the centuries to reflect the country&#8217;s unique cultural, religious, and historical traditions.<\/p>\n<h2>The Ethiopian Orthodox Church Calendar for 2024<\/h2>\n<p>The Ethiopian Orthodox Church calendar for 2024 is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meskerem &#8211; September 11th to October 10th<\/li>\n<li>Tekemt &#8211; October 11th to November 9th<\/li>\n<li>Hedar &#8211; November 10th to December 9th<\/li>\n<li>Tahsas &#8211; December 10th to January 8th<\/li>\n<li>Tir &#8211; January 9th to February 7th<\/li>\n<li>Yekatit &#8211; February 8th to March 8th<\/li>\n<li>Megabit &#8211; March 9th to April 7th<\/li>\n<li>Miazia &#8211; April 8th to May 7th<\/li>\n<li>Ginbot &#8211; May 8th to June 6th<\/li>\n<li>Sene &#8211; June 7th to July 6th<\/li>\n<li>Hamle &#8211; July 7th to August 5th<\/li>\n<li>Nehase &#8211; August 6th to September 4th<\/li>\n<li>Pagume &#8211; September 5th to September 10th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Question and Answer<\/h2>\n<h3>Q: What are the major holidays in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church calendar for 2024?<\/h3>\n<p>A: The major holidays in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church calendar for 2024 are Meskel, which celebrates the finding of the True Cross, and Timkat, which celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: How do Ethiopians celebrate Meskel?<\/h3>\n<p>A: Ethiopians celebrate Meskel by lighting a large bonfire, known as a demera, in the center of town or village. The bonfire is surrounded by singing and dancing, and people dress in traditional white clothing. The celebration typically takes place on September 27th.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: What is the significance of Timkat?<\/h3>\n<p>A: Timkat is a celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. It is one of the most important holidays in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church calendar and is celebrated on January 19th or 20th.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The Ethiopian Orthodox Church calendar is a unique and important part of the country&#8217;s religious and cultural heritage. Understanding the calendar and its significance can help us appreciate the rich history and traditions of Ethiopia.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<section>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2024 Ethiopia Calendar with Holidays\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/cdn.generalblue.com\/calendar\/2024-calendar-black-red-with-holidays-portrait-en-et-1020x1320.png\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>www.generalblue.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Calendar Debre Hail Kedus Gabriel Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Cathedral\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/dcgabriel.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/c5.png\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>dcgabriel.org<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Calendar\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.ethiopianorthodoxtewahedochurchcarla.org\/Calendar\/C7.png\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>ethiopianorthodoxtewahedochurchcarla.org<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Calendar\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.ethiopianorthodoxtewahedochurchcarla.org\/Calendar\/C4.png\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>ethiopianorthodoxtewahedochurchcarla.org<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Calendar Debre Hail Kedus Gabriel Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Cathedral\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/dcgabriel.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/c11-1024x802.png\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>dcgabriel.org<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Calendar\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.ethiopianorthodoxtewahedochurchcarla.org\/Calendar\/C5.gif\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>ethiopianorthodoxtewahedochurchcarla.org<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Calendar\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.ethiopianorthodoxtewahedochurchcarla.org\/Calendar\/C10.png\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>ethiopianorthodoxtewahedochurchcarla.org<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Calendar Debretsion Medhanealem\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/chicagomedhanealem.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2013_Meskerem.png\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>chicagomedhanealem.org<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<!--CusAds0-->\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Calendar from ethiopianorthodoxtewahedochurchcarla.org Introduction The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is one of the oldest Christian churches in the world, with a history dating back&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/432"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=432"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/432\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=432"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}