Topic: meaning of the Ethiopian Coptic cross. rasta cross

[cesar lara]

such brothers, first of all I thank you for taking the time to answer and a plethora of blessings.
I doubt that many came to see philosophy Rastafarian brothers use the Ethiopian Coptic cross, and my question is what is the meaning of this, and I hope I can respond.
many blessings.

[Gebre Menfes Kidus]

Your question or statement is not clear to me. I will try to answer or respond if you can clarify it.

Selam

[Arnaud]

That means their affiliation with the Lord Eyesus Kristos ( Jesus Christ ) , with Ethiopian Tewahedo Christianity. Rasta really try ( or pretend ) to follow the teachings of H.I.M Emperor Haile Selassie I and H.I.M was an Orthodox Tewahedo Christian. That's why.

Blessed.

[cesar lara]

Your question or statement is not clear to me. I will try to answer or respond if you can clarify it.

Selam

which is the true meaning of the cross?
bless

[cesar lara]

That means their affiliation with the Lord Eyesus Kristos ( Jesus Christ ) , with Ethiopian Tewahedo Christianity. Rasta really try ( or pretend ) to follow the teachings of H.I.M Emperor Haile Selassie I and H.I.M was an Orthodox Tewahedo Christian. That's why.

Blessed.

brother thank you very much, many blessings on your way!

[Arnaud]

which is the true meaning of the cross?
bless

The Cross means the crucifixion of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. By venerating the Cross ( by kissing it or bowing in front of it ), we are glorifying the One who has been crucified on it, we are honoring His saving act. The Cross became a symbol of Christ Himself.

brother thank you very much, many blessings on your way!

You're welcome and same to you.

His Majesty said : " The great common tasks accomplished by this Conference in unison bestow on the true faith and true order of the Oriental Orthodox Church the admiration of the whole world. " He also said : " Our own Church is as ancient as our faith ... " " Christianity has flourished in Our country, keeping its original features and character through the centuries. " " ... ever since her conversion to Christianity she has remained faithful, her age-old ties with the Apostolic Church uninterrupted. "

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Keep strong the Orthodox faith brother ... Rasta lives.

Be blessed. Selam.

[Salpy]

Welcome, Cesar Lara!

[HabteSelassie]

Greetings in that Divine and Most Precious Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Many Rastafari brothers wear the Ethiopian Cross

1) Demonstrate their affinity and connection with Ethiopia both historically and religiously,  and the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.

2) Keep away the duppy and wicked spirit, which in the Ethiopian culture is coloqially called the "buda"

3) Be a constant reminder to ourselves to stay on point

Granted there are a million individual reasons also, but these three seem to be a common denominator amongst all the brothers and sisters in Rastafari and also myself wear it.

The Aksumite meskel I wear now in particular was a gift, so  I wear it in respect, and I also really enjoy the particular pattern and design of these meskeloch, as opposed to other varieties available. All the Ethiopians I run into at Church and around always love my meskel and compliment it, and it usually starts a nice conversation with anyone, Ethiopian or otherwise.  Students at work really like it, and people in general really like not only the uniqueness of it, but particularly that I know the history and meaning of it all and can explain it to them.  It is the most evangelical of any crosses I have ever had, it gets a lot of positive spiritual attention, and that I what I suppose it is for

stay blessed,
habte selassie

[cesar lara]

which is the true meaning of the cross?
bless

The Cross means the crucifixion of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. By venerating the Cross ( by kissing it or bowing in front of it ), we are glorifying the One who has been crucified on it, we are honoring His saving act. The Cross became a symbol of Christ Himself.

brother thank you very much, many blessings on your way!

You're welcome and same to you.

His Majesty said : " The great common tasks accomplished by this Conference in unison bestow on the true faith and true order of the Oriental Orthodox Church the admiration of the whole world. " He also said : " Our own Church is as ancient as our faith ... " " Christianity has flourished in Our country, keeping its original features and character through the centuries. " " ... ever since her conversion to Christianity she has remained faithful, her age-old ties with the Apostolic Church uninterrupted. "

_____________________________

Keep strong the Orthodox faith brother ... Rasta lives.

Be blessed. Selam.

Bredda thanks for the help! respect and rasta lives and reigns in our hearts, Haile I. As it was in the beginning, is now and always will be. Selah!
a big hug brother

[cesar lara]

Welcome, Cesar Lara!

thanks bro!
blessings on your way

[cesar lara]

Greetings in that Divine and Most Precious Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Many Rastafari brothers wear the Ethiopian Cross

1) Demonstrate their affinity and connection with Ethiopia both historically and religiously,  and the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.

2) Keep away the duppy and wicked spirit, which in the Ethiopian culture is coloqially called the "buda"

3) Be a constant reminder to ourselves to stay on point

Granted there are a million individual reasons also, but these three seem to be a common denominator amongst all the brothers and sisters in Rastafari and also myself wear it.

The Aksumite meskel I wear now in particular was a gift, so  I wear it in respect, and I also really enjoy the particular pattern and design of these meskeloch, as opposed to other varieties available. All the Ethiopians I run into at Church and around always love my meskel and compliment it, and it usually starts a nice conversation with anyone, Ethiopian or otherwise.  Students at work really like it, and people in general really like not only the uniqueness of it, but particularly that I know the history and meaning of it all and can explain it to them.  It is the most evangelical of any crosses I have ever had, it gets a lot of positive spiritual attention, and that I what I suppose it is for

stay blessed,
habte selassie

Bredda thank you very much!
I actually buy a Coptic cross, just wanted to know its meaning so as not to feed the ignorance in a nutshell what I know.
a plethora of blessings in your life!
respect and JAHLOVE!
a hug from Mexico one love.
sorry for my English.

[Gebre Menfes Kidus]

Here is the Meskel Prayer (Prayer of the Cross) that we Ethiopian Orthodox Christians pray daily:

Selam

[cesar lara]

Here is the Meskel Prayer (Prayer of the Cross) that we Ethiopian Orthodox Christians pray daily:

Selam

yes I,
thanks brother, blessings

[Arnaud]

Bredda thanks for the help! respect and rasta lives and reigns in our hearts, Haile I. As it was in the beginning, is now and always will be. Selah!
a big hug brother

[zekarja]

What does the top of the Ethiopian Orthodox Cross (worn on the neck) mean? It looks like a crown. Here is a picture of what I mean:

[akimori makoto]

Bredda thanks for the help! respect and rasta lives and reigns in our hearts, Haile I. As it was in the beginning, is now and always will be. Selah!
a big hug brother

Arnaud, can I ask -- who is the bishop in the second picture?