Meskel cross

Meskel is a Christian holiday in the Ethiopian Orthodox and Eritrean Orthodox churches that commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by the Roman Empress Helena in the fourth century. Meskel occurs on the 17 Meskerem in the Ethiopian calendar. "Meskel" is Ge'ez for "cross".

Today is Meskel in Ethiopia. It is the day of the cross. I think it fitting to post cross photos after a very long absence. Please enjoy. Hard carved wooden cross on a wooden floor. Circles and lattice designs represent everlasting life within Ethiopian crosses. ☩ ✙ ✠ ✣ ✜ ♱ ♰ ✟ ✞ ☨ ✛ ⁜ † #meskel #wood #cross #crosses #ethiopian #ethiopia #africa #habesha #tewahedo #jesus #jesuschrist #ethiopianorthodox #christian #ethiopiancross #faith

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Understanding Ethiopian Crosses

Various cross designs from different churches across Ethiopia. Each Bet (Church/House) has a distinct cross or crest design representing their church-house emblem. In order from left to right/top to bottom: 1. Bet Abba Libanos 2. Bet Amanuel 3. Bet Danaghel 4. Bet Gabriel-Rufael 5. Bet Giyorgis 6. Bet Golgotha 7. Bet Lehem 8. Bet Maryam 9. Bet Medhane Alem 10. Bet Merkorios 11. Bet Meskel #meskel #art #design #religion #cross #crosses #ethiopian #ethiopia #africa #habesha #tewahedo #jesus…

Ethiopian priest holding a processional cross inside of a stone church. #meskel #brass #church #cross #crosses #ethiopian #ethiopia #africa #habesha #tewahedo #jesus #jesuschrist #ethiopianorthodox #christian #ethiopiancross #faith

Meskel is a #Christian festival in the #Ethiopian #Orthodox and #Eritrean Orthodox churches that commemorates the discovery of the True Cross #habesha #art #holiday

Ethiopia - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Meskel Celebration

Happy Ethiopian meskel

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In my country Ethiopia, I have Seen many beautiful and detailed Cross patterns in the Ethiopian Orthodox church. I have been illustrating this detailed style and documenting it for me for further study and others for their design inspirations. #ethiopiancross #rockhewnchurches #monastry #eritrean #crossart #art #ethiopian #religioussymbolism #cross #faith #Christianity #antique #christian #church #ancient #orthodoxchurch #shape #silver #golden #geometric #ornament #vector #illustration

News coverage of Ethiopia’s ethnic conflicts has overshadowed the growing tensions and polarisation between religious communities.

Ethiopian Artist, Meseretu Wondie's Artistic Works ( Oil on Canvas Paintings )

I think I had inadvertently celebrated this day before the actual day.. the Cross has been close to my heart that it goes beyond an image to me. Its become apart of me for a while. It has protected and guided me and others through the most difficult times turning it to something even more better. Without the Cross I am nothing. Without Christ I am nothing. Happy Feast of the Cross❤️‍🔥