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Zawya
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Eritrea: Prayer Service in Connection with Martyrs' Day
Prayer services and sermons in commemoration of Martyrs' Day were held at St. Michael Church and Al-Khulafae Al-Rashideen Grand Mosque in the capital city, Asmara. In the morning hours, a prayer service was conducted led by His Reverence Abune Basilios I, 5th Patriarch of the Orthodox Tewahdo Church of Eritrea, along with heads of various dioceses and other Church leaders. Religious leaders from the Catholic and Lutheran Churches also participated in the service. During the event, Abune Basilios delivered a speech emphasizing the profound significance of the day and the solemn responsibilities it entails for every citizen. Merigeta Mulugeta Simon from the Office of the Patriarch, indicating that the martyrs paid their precious lives for their people and country, urged citizens to renew their pledge to live up to their expectations. Similarly, in the afternoon hours, Salat and Dua services were conducted at the Al-Khulafae Al-Rashideen Grand Mosque, led by Sheik Salem Ibrahim Almukhtar, Mufti of Eritrea. Sheik Salem Ibrahim said that the martyrs are our heroes who sacrificed their lives for independence, national sovereignty, and for us to live in peace and harmony. He also called for reinforced contributions in support of the families of martyrs. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
Zawya
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Eritrea: Easter Holiday Celebrated Nationwide
Easter Holiday was colorfully celebrated nationwide today. The prayer service at Saint Mary Church in Asmara, led by His Holiness Abune Basilios, 6th Patriarch of the Orthodox Tewahdo Church of Eritrea, was attended by President Isaias Afwerki and a large number of the faithful. In his Easter message, His Holiness Abune Basilios extended his heartfelt congratulations, wishing a Happy Easter, peace, and development to the Eritrean people both at home and abroad—particularly to the faithful and members of the Eritrean Defense Forces. He also called upon the faithful to lend support to disadvantaged citizens. Easter Holiday was also celebrated in a vibrant and joyful manner across the country. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
