Candlelight at Dusk in Ethiopia

At dusk, the ancient doors of the Ethiopian Orthodox church stand weathered

but proud. Soft light leaks through the cracks, inviting the faithful inside.

Through the carved stone reliefs of biblical scenes, the warmth within calls to the soul.

Inside, candlelight flickers against shadowed walls, casting gentle patterns

across murals and icons. The air is filled with incense, spiraling upward,

a quiet prayer made visible. Each figure seems to awaken in the glow—angels descend,

Saint George rises, and the Virgin Mary’s gaze follows, serene and luminous. A young soul approaches

the altar, robes modest and reverent. Fingers brush against the golden candle