Religious Celebration 2025-01-07 All-night service (8:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
Genna (Ethiopian Christmas in Lalibela)
Pilgrims gather in thousands around the 12th-century rock-hewn monoliths for nocturnal liturgy.
About the Event
On Ethiopian Christmas Eve, thousands of pilgrims clad in white robes gather on the sloping rock roofs of Lalibela’s subterranean churches to chant, pray, and witness all-night liturgical ceremonies.
Admission & Access
Church heritage preservation entry permit required.
Organizer: Lalibela Archdiocese & Cultural Heritage Authority
Location
Rock-Hewn Church Complex, Lalibela
Amhara Region
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