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

Ethiopian crosses are symbols of Christianity in Ethiopia and Eritrea. Their elaborate, stylized design is markedly distinct from the similar European Christian crosses.[1][2] Ethiopian crosses are almost always made from elaborate latticework, the intertwined lattice represents everlasting life.[3] 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.[4]

  • 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.

See also

References

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  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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