As part of a series looking at religious pilgrimages around the world, photographer Karoki Lewis recorded the all night ceremony at Bet Maryam (Church of the Virgin Mary) in Lalibela, Ethiopia, as they celebrated Orthodox Christmas in early January.

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Photographs and audio by Karoki Lewis (www.karokilewis.com). Produced by Phil Coomes. Publication date 3 February 2009.