Subj : Timkat (Timqat)
To   : All
From : Mike Dippel
Date : Mon Jan 19 2026 20:53:44

Type of Holiday: Religious (Orthodox Christian)
Date of Observation: January 19
Where Celebrated: Ethiopia
Symbols and Customs: Guks, Mass Baptism, Tabot
Related Holidays: Epiphany, Ganna

ORIGINS

Timkat is celebrated in Ethiopia by Orthodox Christians. 

The word Christian refers to a follower of Christ, which is a title derived from the Greek 
word meaning Messiah or Anointed One. 

The Christ of Christianity is Jesus of Nazareth, a man born between 7 and 4 B . C . E . in 
the region of Palestine. 

According to Christian teaching, Jesus was killed by Roman authorities using a form of 
execution called crucifixion (a term meaning he was nailed to a cross and hung from it 
until he died) in about the year 30 C . E . 

After his death, he rose back to life. 
His death and resurrection provide a way by which people can be reconciled with God. 
In remembrance of Jesus's death and resurrection, the cross serves as a fundamental 
symbol in Christianity. 
With nearly two billion believers in countries around the globe, Christianity is the largest 
of the world's religions.

More info...
https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Timqat
 
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