Addis Ababa-Based Diplomatic Community Sends Easter Best Wishes to Ethiopians

Addis Ababa, April 12, 2026 (FMC) — As Ethiopian Christians celebrate Easter, foreign diplomatic missions in Addis Ababa have extended heartfelt messages of goodwill, highlighting a spirit of unity, respect, and international solidarity.

Embassies and international organizations based in the capital joined millions of Ethiopians in marking the holiday, offering warm wishes centered on peace, renewal, and shared values.

From the United States Embassy in Ethiopia, Ambassador Ervin Masinga delivered a message highlighting the resilience and devotion demonstrated during the Lenten fasting period. He praised the deep faith and rich cultural identity of Ethiopians, expressing hope that Easter would usher in renewal, blessings, and optimism.

The Embassy of Russia in Ethiopia conveyed its Easter greetings, expressing hopes for peace, love, and happiness, while Russia’s Ambassador Evgeny Terekhin extended personal wishes to Ethiopian Christians celebrating the occasion.

Similarly, the Embassy of Israel in Ethiopia wished Ethiopian Christians a peaceful and reflective celebration filled with joy and love.

Peter Hunter of the Australian Embassy in Ethiopia also shared his best wishes, expressing hope for a joyful holiday season.

The British Embassy in Ethiopia described Easter as a time of hope, renewal, and unity, extending its wishes for peace, love, and joy to all Ethiopians celebrating the holiday.

Other diplomatic missions, including the Embassy of Iran in Ethiopia and the Embassy of Pakistan in Ethiopia, joined in conveying messages of goodwill, wishing for a blessed and peaceful Easter.

A broader chorus of international friendship came from the embassies of Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, Armenia, and Canada, reflecting the wide global recognition of Ethiopia’s rich cultural and spiritual traditions.

The United Nations Office in Ethiopia also extended its greetings, expressing hopes for a peaceful and joyful celebration for Christian faithful across the country.

Many observers note that these messages go beyond simple holiday greetings, underscoring the deep significance of Easter in Ethiopia.

They reflect how the celebration resonates not only as a religious occasion but also as a moment that brings people together through shared values of faith, renewal, and community.

At the same time, the collective goodwill from diplomatic missions highlights the strong and enduring ties between Ethiopia and the international community. It reinforces a common commitment to peace, unity, and mutual respect, especially during one of the country’s most meaningful and widely observed celebrations.

Note that Ethiopian Christians across the country marked Easter today through church services, prayers, and family gatherings, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in a spirit of faith, renewal, and togetherness.