Ethiopia ushers in its new year on September 11, i.e., on the first day of the Ethiopian month of Meskerem. Although most calendars and public facilities in Ethiopia carry both Ethiopian and Gregorian dates, it’s worth acquainting oneself with Ethiopian dates, as they are still in common use. Each year in the Ethiopian calendar is named after one of the four Evangelists: St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke and St. John. This is done to remember and honor the role of the Evangelists in preaching the