The Cross teaches us to respect others and promote humility, not selfishness. It brings everyone together and reconciles them to God. The Cross is about peace, unity, equality, freedom and the salvation of mankind in general. Practicing the words of the Cross in our practical life is very important.
Practicing the words of the cross in practical life, Ethiopians have to maintain peace and strengthen unity through reconciliation and forgiveness. We preach the cross for the sake of ensuring peace and unity. Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church (EOTC) demands to ensure justice, peace and love across the country via refraining from destructive activities.
General Manager of EOTC, Abune Abrham message on behalf of EOTC Patriarch Abune Mathias, during Meskel celebration
The celebration of Demera is the symbol of Ethiopians coming together for realizing the new heights of Ethiopia. Demera is our symbol of coming together to realize the height of our country.
The pole which unifies and supports the branches and torches of the Demera is symbolic to the federal system which we establish one economic and political community. This is our multinational unity, our Ethiopianism, by so doing, we can build prosperous and strong nation common to us.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s (PhD) message on commemoration of Meskel Demera festival
Mawulid-al-Nabi commemorates all good deeds of the Great Prophet of Islam. We need to recount outcomes which human beings endowed because of the revival by the prophet. The prophet was a man of humanity. Prophet Mohammed teaches us to respect all good things and to reject inhuman things.
Religious commands and values preached by the prophet are fundamental for all human beings. All faithful and Ethiopians have to exert relentless efforts towards preserving peace and security across the country.
Sheikh Abdulkerim Sheikh Bedredin, Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council Deputy President said during Mawulid celebration at the Great Anwar Mosque
While celebrating Mawulid al- Nabi, citizens should practice forgiveness and generosity. Humility, kindness and exoneration help us to solve many of our problems. Forgiving much enables us to go forward by overcoming the hurdles.
Distracted by minor problems that occurred here and there, some may feel everything is dark. Hence, there is always light after the dark. Humbleness, kindness and forgiveness are the mechanisms that enable citizens to find the right track that lead them to their destiny. There is no problem that cannot be curbed with humility, generosity and forgiveness.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s (PhD) message on the 1498th Mawulid-al Nabi celebration
The Meskel (finding of the True Cross) festival has become world’s asset. The cross preaches peace, unity and togetherness. While celebrating Meskel, this generation should promote peace and unity avoiding divisive activities to live together in a passion. Maintaining unity and peace is vital to live in harmony.
The Meskel festival listed among UNESCO’s intangible heritages has become a world treasure with many cultural and spiritual values. The Ministry is ready to support the preservation of these kinds of festivals and celebrants should avoid hatred and revenge. We must live in peace and free from hate preachers.
Kejela Merdasa, Minister of Culture and Sport
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
