Ethiopian cross

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An Ethiopian Orthodox priest with traditional Axumite crosses
Ethiopian, brass, latticework, blessing cross.

Ethiopian crosses, Abyssinian crosses, or Ethiopian-Eritrean crosses are a grouping of Christian cross variants that are symbols of Christianity in Ethiopia, Eritrea, and among Ethiopians and Eritreans. Their elaborate, stylized design is markedly distinct from other Christian cross variants . Ethiopian crosses are almost always made from elaborate latticework, the intertwined lattice represents everlasting life. No two crosses are exactly identical in style, the artisans who make them being allowed the freedom to exercise a measure of individual taste and creativity in their choice of shape and pattern. Crosses may be of the processional type with a socket at the base so they may be mounted on a staff and carried in church ceremonies or hand-held blessing crosses used by priests in benedictions.

Gallery

  • Brass, latticework processional cross (socketed for staff) from Amhara Region, mid 20th century.
    Brass, latticework processional cross (socketed for staff) from Amhara Region, mid 20th century.
  • Brass, latticework processional cross (socketed for staff) latticework reminiscent of Celtic knot-work, Amhara Region, mid 20th century.
    Brass, latticework processional cross (socketed for staff) latticework reminiscent of Celtic knot-work, Amhara Region, mid 20th century.
  • Processional cross (socketed for staff) more open and figurative style ( less abstract than previous examples ).
    Processional cross (socketed for staff) more open and figurative style ( less abstract than previous examples ).
  • Ethiopian Orthodox priest holding golden blessing cross, Church of St. George, Lalibela, Ethiopia.
    Ethiopian Orthodox priest holding golden blessing cross, Church of St. George, Lalibela, Ethiopia.
  • Lalibela's cross
    Lalibela's cross
  • Eritrean Orthodox Cross
    Eritrean Orthodox Cross
  • Christian cross from Ethiopia
    Christian cross from Ethiopia
  • Ethiopian handheld crosses, 18th-20th century, brass silver and wood, Dallas Museum of Art
    Ethiopian handheld crosses, 18th-20th century, brass silver and wood, Dallas Museum of Art
  • "Tribal Silver Coptic Cross, Ethiopia." Photo by Ann Porteus from Tasmania, Australia.
    "Tribal Silver Coptic Cross, Ethiopia." Photo by Ann Porteus from Tasmania, Australia.
  • Ethiopian Processional Christian Cross.
    Ethiopian Processional Christian Cross.
  • A priest stands with the Lalibela Cross after blessing Sunday worshippers.
    A priest stands with the Lalibela Cross after blessing Sunday worshippers.

See also

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Crosses from Ethiopia.
  1. ^ Stanlislaw Chojnacki with Caroline Gossage, Ethiopian Crosses, (London: Skira, 2006). ISBN 88-7624-831-5 (book review)
  2. ^ Mario di Salvo, Crosses of Ethiopia, 2006
  3. ^ "The Ethiopian Cross". www.seiyaku.com. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  4. ^ "The Ethiopian Cross". R·Seitz: Talisman. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
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