Feast of Hidar Tsion in Axum--Religious Umbrellas

The umbrellas in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church signify the presence of The Holy Spirit at the Feast of St. Mary of Zion in Axum, Ethiopia. The feast is celebrated annually on November 30 at every Orthodox Christian church dedicated to St. Mary. The church in Axum is said to house the Holy Grail, so it is also a pilgrimage site.