Widely used in the Coptic and Ethiopian and Eritrean Churches, Coptic crosses serve as the foundation for and are sometimes considered synonymous with Ethiopian crosses. Used in the Coptic Church this type of cross is made up of two lines of equal length that intersect at the middle at right angles. Each line ends in three points that represent the Trinity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Older Coptic crosses sometimes included a centered or top circle, which, in the Coptic Church, represents the eternal and everlasting love of God that is demonstrated in Christ’s Crucifixion and resurrection, a central belief in Coptic doctrine. Coptic crosses rarely include the body of Christ.
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From the Shoa region, this simple but elegant Ethiopian Cross Pattée with flaring arms was made using the lost-wax process and embellished with 6 round protruding bosses and etched dots.
Axum cross pendant, 3 arms with 4 circles symbole 12 Apostles; circles are “protective eyes” to deflect the “evil eye;” cross hatches are never-ending-knot to entrap malevolent forces; rectangles represent Ark of the Covenant.
Cross pendant with a circle with pierced design on top and circle image below surrounding a Latin cross. The 4 birds transform the Cross into the Tree of Knowledge and Life and also symbolize the Holy ghost. A group of four doves represents peace.
Lyrical pendant with three-sided elaborate extensions, and etched circles symbolizing God’s everlasting love. “Protective eye” symbols bring blessings and repel evil and avert the “evil eye.”
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