Ethiopians in Toronto celebrated one of the biggest holidays in Orthodox Christians , Mesqel. The event celebrates the findings of the true cross on which Jesus was crucified on .
The communities that gathered at St. Mary . Ethiopian Orthodox Church Cathedral burned the bonfire also known as Demera symbolizing the efforts of Ethiopia’s Queen Elleni to locate the True Cross in Ethiopia.
The faithful came out in numbers to the church to celebrate the day wearing all traditional and religious outfits signifying the Ethiopian Orthodox faith .
Toronto has one of the largest Ethiopian population in North America and the festival was celebrated in other Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox churches across North America.
Photos By Ermias Abebe
