Claimed Effect
Within the tradition as described in the source, the blessing cross is the object held by a priest or bishop when he gives a benediction; its use signifies the conferral of a liturgical blessing.
Description
The blessing cross is a liturgical hand cross used in Eastern Christianity. The supplied source identifies it principally as the cross a priest or bishop holds when offering a benediction. It is presented as a sacred liturgical implement, typically crafted of precious materials and sometimes bearing icons. The provided material does not supply a detailed ritual sequence, Ethiopia-specific terminology, or links to Meskel or processional-cross rites; it situates the item broadly within Eastern Christian benedictory practice.
Procedure
- 01Hold the blessing cross in the hand while performing the benediction (the source specifies that a priest or bishop holds the cross when he gives a benediction).
Community Record
Sources
- [1]Blessing cross. "A blessing cross is a hand cross held by a priest or bishop in Eastern Christianity when he gives a benediction." and "It is often made of precious metal and may be adorned with enamelwork, and precious or semi-precious gemstones. The cross may also have other icons on it, such as the Theotokos, John the Baptist, the Four Evangelists or Prophets." — Wikipedia: Blessing of the Crosswiki
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