He further elaborates that "as in other Orthodox Christian cultures, Ethiopia's veneration of the sacred likeness gave rise to a rich and varied tradition of icon painting" (p. 8).

According to Ethiopian Orthodox Christian tradition, the national holiday marks the finding of the cross that Jesus was crucified on. Thousands celebrated the eve of the festival, known as Demera ...

According to Ethiopian legend ... a public acknowledgement of the Christian faith from Ezana. Also, coins bearing Ezana’s image depict the cross after his conversion. As the authors of ...

For the church, Meskel commemorates the finding of the true cross - Meskel in Amharic ... The Oriental Orthodox churches - Egypt, Ethiopia, Syria, Armenia and South India - are the inheritors of a ...

Abiy also has flexed with the Orthodox Christian Church ... an opportunity to consider peace. Ethiopian women sing to celebrate Meskel, meaning the Cross in Amharic, is an annual religious ...

This little cross is a reminder that Ethiopia has been a Christian nation for 2000 years. According to the Bible,in Acts chapter 8 the servant of the Ethiopian Queen Candace heard about ...

“Early basilicas in Ethiopia were key places of Christian worship ... including animal figurines, crosses, stamp seals, and tokens that were likely used for trade and administration.