Ethiopian Openwork Blessing Hand Cross — Gold-Color Handle Engraved Jerusalem, 23cm
Ethiopian Openwork Blessing Hand Cross — Gold-Color Handle Engraved Jerusalem, 23cm
check Ethiopian-style blessing cross with handle, 23cm long and 7.5cm wide, in gold-color zinc alloy
check Openwork interlaced head with knots at the arm tips, small leaves and a matching square base
check JERUSALEM engraved along the handle, 111g, 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 is a lattice of openwork interlace: each arm ends in a knot, and small leaves sit between the arms, a design inspired by Ethiopian and Eritrean heritage.
It is made of zinc alloy with a gold-color finish, bright and polished. The ringed handle bears the word JERUSALEM engraved along its length and ends in an openwork square base with a knot that echoes the head.
At 23cm long, 7.5cm wide and 111g, it sits well 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: zinc alloy with gold-color finish
- Design: openwork interlaced head, knots at the tips, small leaves, openwork square base
- Decoration: JERUSALEM engraved on the handle
- Dimensions: 23cm long, 7.5cm wide
- Weight: 111g
- 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 zinc alloy with a gold-color finish, not solid gold.
How big is this cross?
It is 23cm long and 7.5cm wide, and weighs 111g. It comes in a blue box.
How is it different from our Ethiopian cross with square rayed arms?
The cross with square rayed arms is 17.8cm long, with rays engraved on a solid head. This one is larger, with an openwork interlaced head that lets the light through.
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