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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 ...
Altogether, the cross has 12 points symbolizing the Apostles, whose mission was to spread the Gospel message throughout the world. [3] This form of Coptic cross is widely used in the Coptic church and the Ethiopian and Eritrean churches, and so this form of the cross may also be called the "Ethiopian cross" or "Axum cross".
Emoji Code point Name and notes 📿︎: 📿️: U+1F4FF: PRAYER BEADS 🕀 U+1F540: CIRCLED CROSS POMMEE (Orthodox typicon symbol for great feast service) 🕁 U+1F541: CROSS POMMEE WITH HALF-CIRCLE BELOW (Orthodox typicon symbol for vigil service) 🕂 U+1F542: CROSS POMMEE (Orthodox typicon symbol for Polyeleos) 🕃 U+1F543
The cross is an object of veneration in Ethiopia, separating Christians from Muslims, while the eight-pointed star is a common ancient motif. The eight points refer to the four directions of the talisman's protection, while the face, known as gätsä säb' e ("face of a person") relates to the prayer that goes with the talisman. [ 14 ]
Emoji Unicode name Codepoints Added in Unicode block Meaning 😀 Grinning Face U+1F600: Emoji 1.0 in 2015 Emoticons: Grinning: 😂 Face with Tears of Joy U+1F602: Emoji 1.0 in 2015 Emoticons see Face with Tears of Joy emoji: 😍 Smiling Face with Heart-Shaped Eyes U+1F60D: Emoji 1.0 in 2015 Emoticons see Face with Heart Eyes emoji: 🕴️
Christian crosses are used widely in churches, on top of church buildings, on bibles, in heraldry, in personal jewelry, on hilltops, and elsewhere as an attestation or other symbol of Christianity. Crosses are a prominent feature of Christian cemeteries, either carved on gravestones or as sculpted stelae.
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An Ethiopian Orthodox bishop holding blessing and processional crosses.. In the Eastern Orthodox Church and those Eastern Catholic Churches which follow the Byzantine Rite, the hand cross is kept on the Holy Table (altar) and used at certain moments during the liturgy, most noticeably at the dismissal when he holds it in his right hand as he gives the final blessing.