I came across this magnificent cathedral in the middle of Addis
Ababa. I was just strolling down the street from my hotel when I spotted the spires of this edifice.
I was surprised to see a big cathedral in Ethiopia when compared to what I usually see in other countries. On checking online. I can see that it is the largest in Ethiopia and second largest in Africa. Its name means the " Saviour of the World".
It spreads over a huge swathe of land . It is quite a busy place . There are host of petty traders, selling religious relics. Families having picnic , photographers looking for client and beggars in the name of God.
One single thing that impressed me was how religious people around here could be. I saw both ladies and gentlemen genuflecting and deeply absorbed in prayers. The old are not left out. Beautifully dressed in all white robes . They were leaning against the wall in prayers.
I managed to get inside. The interior is beyond what words could describe. It is just magnificent. Out of respect, I couldn’t take pic inside the cathedral. I would advise anyone ,if you ever found yourself in Addis Ababa, the cathedral is most visit .
