Ethiopians in D.C. preserve ancient language and Orthodox traditions

Bianca Popa

(16 Apr 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Washington, DC - 5 April 2025 1. A “kesis,” or priest, waves a censer burning incense in front of congregants ++SOT PARTIALLY COVERED++ 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Beza Bililigne, Deacon and Youth Ministry Leader: "So the sign of the smoke rising is our prayers also rising. So there's a lot of meaning if we were to dissect each and every thing done here within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church." 3. Exterior of the Re’ese Adbarat Debre Selam Kidist