Thousands gathered in Johannesburg to celebrate Timkat, the vibrant Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Epiphany, marking a profound day of faith, community, and gratitude in honour of healthcare workers.

Orthodox Christians constitute 43% of the population, making them Ethiopia's largest ... strength for the Orthodox Church, which is one of the oldest in sub-Saharan Africa and one of the few ...

The exiled patriarch of Ethiopia's powerful Orthodox Church, Bishop Merkorios, has returned home to the capital, Addis Ababa, after 27 years. Ethiopia's reformist Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed ...

With a growing membership of approximately 40,000 encompassing over 45 churches spread across South Africa, the event serves as a testament to the thriving Ethiopian Orthodox community in the country.