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ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA - AUGUST 22: Deacons walk ahead of Priests carrying the Tabot, a representation of the Ark of the Covenant as they lead followers of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewehedo faith in a procession from the newly constructed Xabierab Church to the original church location during the observance of Kidan Miheret, or "The Promise of Mercy for Saint Mary" at Xabierab Church on August 22, 2017 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA - AUGUST 22:  Deacons walk ahead of Priests carrying the Tabot, a representation of the Ark of the Covenant as they lead followers of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewehedo faith in a procession from the newly constructed Xabierab Church to the original church location during the observance of Kidan Miheret, or "The Promise of Mercy for Saint Mary" at Xabierab Church on August 22, 2017 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)