Festival Tours

Overview
Ethiopian Epiphany (Timket) which will be celebrated on January 19th and 20th has rituals and ceremonies involving the replicas of the Ark of the Covenant. In this procession, the replicas of the Original Ark (Tabots)from each Orthodox churches will be removed and are carried by priests under huge colorful umbrellas, Deacons also carry processional crosses, religious paintings and bells. In the occasion, a lot of people will sing, dance and ululates accompanying the Tabots all the way to the place where the Tabots are supposed to make their Overnight. The following morning, the church officials assemble around the Tabot and sprinkle holy water over all the faithful present and receive the renewals of their vows. After this is done, the congregation follows the bishops, elders and clergy as the Tabots (the replicas of the original Ark) are also carried back to the church from where it came.