The Ethiopian saint Samuel of Waldebba riding a lion while carrying a hand cross and a prayer staff.

St Samuel of Waldǝbbā on a deep purple background hits hard 🦁

Ethiopia, 19th c. #saint #samuel #waldebba #lion #ethiopiansaint #africansaint #africanart

😍 Look how tenderly Jesus receives the soul of one of his beloved saints (in this case, St Takla Haymanot)!

Ethiopia, 18th c. #JesusChrist #saint #taklahaymanot #ethiopiansaint #soul #africanart