Ethiopian Scroll (Commissioned by Wolde Selassie)

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Location

Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division

Extent

• 1 scroll: col. ill.; 180 x 11 cm.

Scope/Contents Note

This talisman was prepared as a healing prayer for a man called Wolde Selassie against demons and the evil eye thatcause disease. Prayers are made to St. Mary, St. Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael, and the apostles. The name of anEthiopian saint Bishop Petros is also invoked. The prayer begins "In the name of the Father, the Son, Holy Spirit, One God." It ends with a prayer "In the name of Jesus Christ to protect and heal your servant Wolde Selassi..."

Controlled Access Terms

• YaʼItyoṗyā ʼortodoks tawāḥedo béta kerestiyān.
• Illumination of books and manuscripts, Ethiopian.
• Ethiopian magic scrolls.
• Angels in art.
• Christian saints in art.
• Ethiopic language.
• Spiritual healing.
• Christian saints -- Ethiopia.
• Prayers -- Christianity.
• Scrolls (documents)