The Christian cross, with or without a figure of Christ included, is the main religious symbol of Christianity. A cross with a figure of Christ affixed to it is termed a crucifix and the figure is …

Nov 3, 2023 · Tracing their origins, purpose, and evolution, we will uncover the rich cultural heritage embodied in these sacred symbols. From the cosmopolitan Latin Cross to the …

May 23, 2017 · One Christian legend says that the first Celtic cross was formed by St Patrick while bringing Christianity to the Druids. The Druids used to worship a large circular stone. St …

Sep 30, 2016 · Today every Orthodox Christian wears a cross. It is not just the sign, which demonstrates our faith and religion, but it is the symbol of God’s victory over evil and death.

The Christian cross, seen as representing the crucifixion of Jesus, is a symbol of Christianity. [1] It is related to the crucifix, a cross that includes a corpus (a representation of Jesus' body, …

Apr 7, 2023 · Felicity Harley-McGowan, an expert on crucifixion and early Christian art, argues Christians began to experiment with making their own specifically Christian images around …

Apr 1, 2025 · The significance of the cross predates the Christian era, with its roots extending deep into ancient Greek thought, symbolism and religious practice. The cross is one of the …

Though in our day, the cross is the most common Christian symbol -- by far -- it was not always so. During the period of persecutions before Constantine I, we generally don't find the cross on …

Jan 26, 2025 · How the cross became Christianity’s most popular symbol. Throughout the world, images of the cross adorn the walls and steeples of churches. For some Christians, the cross …

Jan 27, 2023 · The Cross has been a symbol for centuries, used across cultures in mathematics, architecture, religion, and art. The ancient symbol is specifically associated with Christianity …