Ethiopian Blessing Hand Cross in Gold Color — Square Rayed Arms, 17.8cm
Ethiopian Blessing Hand Cross in Gold Color — Square Rayed Arms, 17.8cm
check Ethiopian-style blessing cross with handle, 17.8cm long, in gold-color metal
check Four square arms with engraved rays around a chased central cross, matching diamond-shaped base
check JERUSALEM engraved on the handle between two spheres, comes in a blue box
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Description
Description
This Ethiopian blessing hand cross is modeled on the hand crosses that priests of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church carry to bless the faithful. Its head brings together four square arms around a central medallion with a small chased cross, a design inspired by Ethiopian and Eritrean heritage.
It is made of gold-color metal with a bright finish. Each arm carries engraved rays and a small cross at its center; the handle, framed by two spheres, bears the word JERUSALEM engraved and ends in a diamond-shaped base decorated with the same rayed pattern.
At 17.8cm long, it sits easily in the hand and fits a prayer corner, an icon table or a display shelf. Delivered in a blue box, it makes a thoughtful gift for a baptism, Timkat, Meskel or a name day.
Features
Features
- Type: blessing hand cross with handle
- Style: modeled on Ethiopian hand crosses
- Material: gold-color metal
- Design: four square rayed arms, chased central cross, diamond-shaped base
- Decoration: JERUSALEM engraved on the handle
- Length: 17.8cm (7in)
- Packaging: blue box
- Finish: gold-color
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Free shipping with no minimum purchase, within 5–7 business days, to the following countries:
- France
- Belgium
- Switzerland
- Luxembourg
- Canada
- United States
- Australia
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Greece
- Germany
We also ship worldwide (delivery times and shipping costs vary by destination).
Easy returns within 30 days of receiving your order.

Frequently Asked Questions
Is your question not listed below? Feel free to contact us via our contact page or by email at contact@boutique-orthodoxe.com. A member of our team will get back to you within 24 hours.
What is an Ethiopian blessing cross?
In the Ethiopian Orthodox Church the priest carries a hand cross to bless the faithful, who kiss it in veneration. This model takes up that shape for the home or as a gift.
Is this cross made of real gold?
No. It is made of gold-color metal, not solid gold.
How big is this cross?
It is 17.8cm long (7in), a size that sits comfortably in the hand. It comes in a blue box.
How is it different from our Slavic blessing cross?
Our Slavic blessing cross has a crucifix and Church Slavonic inscriptions on trefoil arms. This one shows a geometric Ethiopian-style design, with square rayed arms and a diamond-shaped base.
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