The cross in Eastern Christianity has a complex history with surprizing variety and symbology. "The Holy Cross has illuminated, and it decorated the sky with stars and showed everything like the sun!" ~ from Ethiopian Orthodox blessing at Meskel "No longer does the flaming sword guard the gate of Eden, for a marvelous quenching is come upon it, even the Tree of the Cross." ~ from Greek Orthodox Kontakion
16 January 2013
Indian Orthodox Altar Crosses blessed
VALIYARASA with new 30 altar crosses to be blessed. Litto Achen Konny posted these pictures on Facebook January 16, 2013 - They will be blessed January 17, 2013 by the diocesan bishop.
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