Asmara — The Religious holiday of Meskel (Finding of the True Cross) was today enthusiastically celebrated nationwide.

The celebrations at Bahti Meskerem Square here in the capital took place in the presence of His Holiness Abune Dioskoros, 4th Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church, other religious personalities, Government officials, Diplomats and thousands of the faithful.

Speaking in the occasion, Megabie Mistir Mebrahtu Mobae' extended congratulations to all concerned in connection with the religious event. He also expressed goodwill to the Eritrean people.

The culmination of the celebrations witnessed blessings by His Holiness Abune Dioskoros before the lighting of the torch by the Administrator of the Central region, Mr. Tewelde Kelati.