Coptic cross
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The Coptic cross is any of a number of
Typical form
The typical form of the "Coptic cross" used in the Coptic Church is made up of two bold lines of equal length that intersect at the middle at right angles. Each line terminates in three points, representing the Trinity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Altogether, the cross has 12 points symbolizing the Apostles, whose mission was to spread the Gospel message throughout the world.[3]
This form of Coptic cross is widely used in the Coptic church and the
History and variation
Old Coptic crosses often incorporate a circle,
In 1984, a modern variant of the Coptic Cross composed of three bars intersecting at right angles in three dimensions was given as a gift by the Coptic Orthodox Church and mounted on the top of the All Africa Conference of Churches building since the Coptic Church is considered to be the mother church in Africa.[6]
Popular culture
Many
One of the forms of the Coptic cross, which is referred to as the Ethiopian Coptic cross,[8] was worn by Stevie Ray Vaughan.[9] Keith Richards[10] also wears an Ethiopian Coptic Cross.
Gallery
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Illuminated early form of Coptic Cross at the end of the 4th–5th century Coptic Codex Glazier
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5th-century liturgical Coptic relief featuring the Copticcrux ansata
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Wall painting of ajewelled cross (Kellia, Egypt, late 6th century)
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Coptic cross from the Ancient Egyptian Temple ofPhilae
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Ethiopian Orthodox Processional cross from the Amhara Region(mid-20th century)
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Coptic priest holding a hand-held blessing cross (Cairo, 2010)
See also
- Alexandrian rite
References
- ^ "Patriarcato Copto Cattolico – Home". 13 April 2014. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014.
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- ^ Goldman, Ari L. (1989-10-10). "Coptic Pope's Visit Cheers Faithful – The". New York Times. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
- ^ "La croix occitane, dossier réalisé par O.Lamarque et C.Pujol, d'après un texte de Bertran de la Farge" (PDF). disciplines.ac-toulouse.fr (in French). n.d. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-10-11. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ^ "The Coptic Cross". Seiyaku.com. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
- ^ "Coptic Africa" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
- ^ "Deep Thoughts: Coptic Orthodox Tattoo". Mojoey.blogspot.com. 2005-01-19. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
- ^ "Alternative Religions". Altreligion.about.com. Archived from the original on 2008-09-23. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
- ^ "Stevie Cross". Stevieray.com. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
- ^ "Keith Cross". ?. Retrieved 2012-01-21.
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