Addis Ababa, Sept. 27 -- Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Abune Mathias called upon all to strive for peace and enhanced unity in a message he delivered at the celebration of the annual Meskel eve locally known as Demera.
The eve of Meskel locally known Demera is being colorfully celebrated at Meskel Square in the capital Addis Ababa.
During the occasion, Abune Mathias indicated that Meskel, which is annually celebrated by Christians to commemorate the discovery of the true cross on which Jesus was crucified, is a symbolic event that brought peace, love and salvation to humanity.
He further urged all Ethiopians and beyond to strive for peace, love and unity among themselves.
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