Carved in stone: the extraordinary 12th Century Church of St George at Lalibela ... which is 8 April in the Orthodox calendar. Frank Gardner An Ethiopian nun at the Church of St Mary of Zion ...

Fighting has erupted in the historic Ethiopian town of Lalibela, as government forces and local militia have clashed, residents told the BBC. Lalibela is home to 13th Century churches that are ...

In Ethiopia, Christmas is known as Ganna/Gena or Ledet and is celebrated on 7 January. Thousands of pilgrims travel to the town of Lalibela ... The Greek Orthodox Church also celebrates Theophany ...