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"Ethiopians celebrated Easter - known locally as 'Fasika' - in Addis Ababa on Sunday, gathering for vibrant church services across the capital to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Footage from Medhane Alem Cathedral shows crowds of worshippers dressed in ceremonial white, observing the traditional overnight vigil through candlelight and hymns. "It is a special time for us Orthodox Christians, when we return from darkness to light, from sin to righteousness. Therefore, at this time, there are many people who are looking for joy, who are not happy, who are looking for fulfilment, who are not successful," one worshipper said. "May our country, Ethiopia, be peaceful. Of course, the church prays for the whole world. I wish that the rumours of war that are still being heard in the world would be replaced by peace for the whole world," he added. Fasika is one of the most important celebrations in the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ after Lent - a fasting period that typically lasts close to two months. "The resurrection of our Lord belongs to all of us. He freed us from the slavery of sin and paid the price for us all, allowing us to enter eternal life through His resurrection," another devotee commented. The end of Lent is traditionally followed by large family meals, with many Christians returning to eating meat after weeks of abstinence. Ethiopian Orthodox Church leaders also used the occasion to call for peace amid ongoing crises in the world, with services continuing into the early morning hours."
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