Coptic cross - Wikipedia
WEBThe typical form of the "Coptic cross" used in the Coptic Church is made up of two bold lines of equal length that intersect at the middle at right angles. Each line terminates in three points, representing the Trinity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Oriental Orthodox Churches - Wikipedia
WEBBelow is a list of the six autocephalous Oriental Orthodox churches forming the main body of Oriental Orthodox Christianity. Based on the definitions, the list is in the alphabetical order, with some of their constituent autonomous churches and …
Coptic Orthodox Church - Wikipedia
WEBThe Coptic Orthodox Church (Coptic: Ϯⲉⲕ̀ⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲁ ⲛ̀ⲣⲉⲙⲛ̀ⲭⲏⲙⲓ ⲛ̀ⲟⲣⲑⲟⲇⲟⲝⲟⲥ, romanized: Ti-eklisia en-remenkimi en-orthodhoxos, lit. 'the Egyptian Orthodox Church'), also known as the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria, …
The symbolic language of Ethiopian crosses: Explorations through …
WEBEthiopia is unique in the world for the incomparable prominence of the cross in the life of its Orthodox Christian population. Crosses of unparalleled intricacy and sophistication are extensively used in religious and magic rituals, as well as in the daily social interactions and personal experiences of people in diverse contexts.
Processional Cross (qäqwami mäsqäl) | Amhara or Tigrinya …
WEBThe cross is central to devotion and a preeminent cultural icon in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. The cross became the object of intense devotion soon after the conversion of the Aksumite Empire to Christianity around 330 A.D.
Orthodox churches (Oriental) - World Council of Churches
WEBThe Oriental Orthodox churches are ancient churches which were founded in apostolic times, by apostles or by the apostles' earliest disciples. Their doctrinal position is based on the teachings of the first three ecumenical councils …
The Tradition and History of the Orthodox Cross
WEBJan 4, 2024 · While there are various types of crosses, the Orthodox cross stands out as a symbol of deep meaning and rich history. Here, we will explore why Orthodox crosses are considered the most historic and traditional.
The Holy Cross According to the Teachings of Ethiopian Scholars
WEBOct 11, 2016 · The Holy Cross is an altar on which Christ, the arch priest of the Father, presented Himself as a chosen sacrifice to restore our original state, and to reconcile us with His Father, the Holy Spirit and with Himself.
Sign of the Cross - OrthodoxWiki
WEBJun 20, 2021 · The Sign of the Cross is a symbolic ritual gesture which marks the four points of the Cross on Calvary over one's body. It also represents loving God with all one's heart, soul, mind and strength.
WEBOrthodox Christians make the sign of the cross. We join the index and he thumb of the right hand that we believe in: The three fingers are joined together to show that we believe in one God not three. The other two fingers remind us that Jesus was both God and man at …