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Above: Church officials bring the symbol of the church, known as “talbet,” out to the front.
Right: The pope of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church in the United States gives a blessing during the celebration.
Bottom right: A young girl plays hide-and-seek in front of the church.
Bottom left: Hiwot Hailermariam, 2007 graduate, was born and raised in Ethiopia.
Left: A young girl plays in a ray of light entering the sanctuary.
Hermanus Church of St. Nicholas in
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