BATU, ETHIOPIA - JANUARY 18: Ethiopian Orthodox Christians participate in Timkat (Epiphany) celebrations, commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, at the shores of Lake Dambal in Batu city of the Oromia region, Ethiopia on January 18, 2026. During the celebrations, holy water was sprinkled on worshippers as participants dressed in traditional clothing sang hymns and offered prayers. ( Daniel Terefe - Anadolu Agency )
BATU, ETHIOPIA - JANUARY 18: Ethiopian Orthodox Christians participate in Timkat (Epiphany) celebrations, commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, at the shores of Lake Dambal in Batu city of the Oromia region, Ethiopia on January 18, 2026. During the celebrations, holy water was sprinkled on worshippers as participants dressed in traditional clothing sang hymns and offered prayers. ( Daniel Terefe - Anadolu Agency )
BATU, ETHIOPIA - JANUARY 18: Ethiopian Orthodox Christians participate in Timkat (Epiphany) celebrations, commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, at the shores of Lake Dambal in Batu city of the Oromia region, Ethiopia on January 18, 2026. During the celebrations, holy water was sprinkled on worshippers as participants dressed in traditional clothing sang hymns and offered prayers. ( Daniel Terefe - Anadolu Agency )
BATU, ETHIOPIA - JANUARY 18: Ethiopian Orthodox Christians participate in Timkat (Epiphany) celebrations, commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, at the shores of Lake Dambal in Batu city of the Oromia region, Ethiopia on January 18, 2026. During the celebrations, holy water was sprinkled on worshippers as participants dressed in traditional clothing sang hymns and offered prayers. ( Daniel Terefe - Anadolu Agency )
BATU, ETHIOPIA - JANUARY 18: Ethiopian Orthodox Christians participate in Timkat (Epiphany) celebrations, commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, at the shores of Lake Dambal in Batu city of the Oromia region, Ethiopia on January 18, 2026. During the celebrations, holy water was sprinkled on worshippers as participants dressed in traditional clothing sang hymns and offered prayers. ( Daniel Terefe - Anadolu Agency )
BATU, ETHIOPIA - JANUARY 18: Ethiopian Orthodox Christians participate in Timkat (Epiphany) celebrations, commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, at the shores of Lake Dambal in Batu city of the Oromia region, Ethiopia on January 18, 2026. During the celebrations, holy water was sprinkled on worshippers as participants dressed in traditional clothing sang hymns and offered prayers. ( Daniel Terefe - Anadolu Agency )
BATU, ETHIOPIA - JANUARY 18: Ethiopian Orthodox Christians participate in Timkat (Epiphany) celebrations, commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, at the shores of Lake Dambal in Batu city of the Oromia region, Ethiopia on January 18, 2026. During the celebrations, holy water was sprinkled on worshippers as participants dressed in traditional clothing sang hymns and offered prayers. ( Daniel Terefe - Anadolu Agency )
BATU, ETHIOPIA - JANUARY 18: Ethiopian Orthodox Christians participate in Timkat (Epiphany) celebrations, commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, at the shores of Lake Dambal in Batu city of the Oromia region, Ethiopia on January 18, 2026. During the celebrations, holy water was sprinkled on worshippers as participants dressed in traditional clothing sang hymns and offered prayers. ( Daniel Terefe - Anadolu Agency )
BATU, ETHIOPIA - JANUARY 18: Ethiopian Orthodox Christians participate in Timkat (Epiphany) celebrations, commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, at the shores of Lake Dambal in Batu city of the Oromia region, Ethiopia on January 18, 2026. During the celebrations, holy water was sprinkled on worshippers as participants dressed in traditional clothing sang hymns and offered prayers. ( Daniel Terefe - Anadolu Agency )
BATU, ETHIOPIA - JANUARY 18: Ethiopian Orthodox Christians participate in Timkat (Epiphany) celebrations, commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, at the shores of Lake Dambal in Batu city of the Oromia region, Ethiopia on January 18, 2026. During the celebrations, holy water was sprinkled on worshippers as participants dressed in traditional clothing sang hymns and offered prayers. ( Daniel Terefe - Anadolu Agency )

