The Cross | Mesqel - Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church …
The true and life-giving cross was recognized when a dead man was placed on it and was brought to life by miracle of the Holy Cross. The Cross is life-Giving. The power of the cross overcomes death, diseases and sin as evidence in the miracle.
Ethiopian cross - Wikipedia
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 is markedly distinct from other Christian cross variants.
Eritrean Orthodox Church Diocese of North America
Now, accepted as a symbol of faith by all Orthodox Christians, the CROSS has come to mean limitless love, triumph of good over evil, and hope for eternal life. From the past to present day, the CROSS steadfastly remains the cornerstone of our Orthodox faith.
The feast of the Holy Cross - Mesekel (The Founding of the True Cross)
2020年9月25日 · The word Meskel means, Cross, and the feast commemorates the finding of the True Cross by St. Helena. The story in brief is that after the crucifixion of the Lord, the sick were healed by touching it and rubbing their bodies against the Cross.
Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church - Wikipedia
The Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church (Tigrinya: ናይ ኦርቶዶክስ ተዋሕዶ ኤርትራ, romanized: beta krstyan tawahdo ertra [3]) is one of the Oriental Orthodox Churches with its headquarters in Asmara, Eritrea.
Meskel: The Finding of the True Cross - Eritrea Ministry Of …
2017年9月27日 · Meskel means “True cross” in Ge’ez, an ancient language considered the predecessor of both Tigrigna and Tigre. According to Church teachings, Queen Helena was the one who found the true cross, the actual cross of the crucifixion.
Meskel - Wikipedia
Meskel (Ge'ez: መስቀል, romanized: Mesk’el) is an Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church holiday that commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by the Roman Empress Saint Helena of Constantinople in the fourth century.
Meskel: An In-Depth Look at the Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox ...
2024年9月27日 · Explore Meskel, the vibrant and significant festival celebrated by Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Christians, commemorating the discovery of the True Cross. Discover its rituals, food, community importance, and modern celebrations.
MASKEL - landstarethiopia.com
The festival is known as Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in other Orthodox, Catholic or Protestant churches. The churches that follow the Gregorian calendar celebrate the feast yearly on September 14.
But Why the Cross? - Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Diocese …
The cross is our sign to defeat the devil and all evil temptation as Christ defeated all evil with the cross. For this reason, we elevate and bow down before the cross in veneration and worship of God.