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islander · « **on:** August 08, 2015, 07:27:02 PM »

A religious symbol is an iconic representation intended to represent a specific religion, or a specific concept within a given religion.

The Christian cross has traditionally been a symbol representing Christianity or Christendom as a whole. In the course of cultural relativism as it developed in the western world in the late 20th century, there have been efforts to design comparable "symbols" representing all of the world's religions. (wikipedia)

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islander · « **Reply #1 on:** August 08, 2015, 07:46:48 PM »

Christianity

Basic Latin cross, 2nd century CE

The Christian cross was in use from the time of early Christianity, but it remained less prominent than competing symbols (Ichthys, Staurogram, Alpha and Omega, Christogram, Labarum, etc.) until the medieval Crusades. Early Christianity had use for such symbols due to the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire, as the symbol allowed inconspicuous identification of one Christian to another. (wikipedia)

[The] cross [is] the principal symbol of the Christian religion, recalling the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the redeeming benefits of his Passion and death. The cross is thus a sign both of Christ himself and of the faith of Christians. In ceremonial usage, making a sign of the cross may be, according to the context, an act of profession of faith, a prayer, a dedication, or a benediction. (http://global.britannica.com/)

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islander · « **Reply #2 on:** August 08, 2015, 07:56:43 PM »

VARIANTS OF THE CHRISTIAN CROSS

1.

Greek Cross

With arms of equal length. One of the most common Christian forms, in common use by the 4th century.

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islander · « **Reply #3 on:** August 08, 2015, 08:03:19 PM »

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Patriarchal Cross (three-bar cross)

Also called an archiepiscopal cross or a crux gemina. A double cross, with the two crossbars near the top. The upper one is shorter, representing the plaque nailed to Jesus' cross. Similar to the Cross of Lorraine, though in the original version of the latter, the bottom arm is lower. The Eastern Orthodox cross adds a slanted bar near the foot.

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islander · « **Reply #4 on:** August 09, 2015, 02:01:19 AM »

3.

Globus Cruciger

Globe cross. An orb surmounted by a cross; used in royal regalia.

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islander · « **Reply #5 on:** August 09, 2015, 02:06:27 AM »

4.

Monogrammatic Cross (or Staurogram or Tau-Rho Cross)

The earlier visual image of the cross, already present in New Testament manuscripts as P66, P45 and P75.

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islander · « **Reply #6 on:** August 09, 2015, 02:10:45 AM »

5.

Stepped Cross

A cross resting on a base with three steps, also called a graded or a Calvary cross.

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islander · « **Reply #7 on:** August 09, 2015, 02:15:39 AM »

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Jerusalem Cross

Also known as the Crusader's Cross. A large cross with a smaller cross in each of its angles. It was used as a symbol of the kingdom of Jerusalem.

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islander · « **Reply #8 on:** August 09, 2015, 02:32:02 AM »

7.

Cross of St. Peter

A cross with the crossbeam placed near the foot that is associated with Saint Peter because of the tradition that he was crucified head down.

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islander · « **Reply #9 on:** August 09, 2015, 02:32:45 AM »

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Tau Cross (or Anthony's Cross)

A T-shaped cross. Also called the Saint Anthony's cross and Crux Commissa.

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islander · « **Reply #10 on:** August 09, 2015, 02:33:18 AM »

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Saltire (or Crux Decussata)

An X-shaped cross associated with St. Andrew, patron of Scotland, and so a national symbol of that country. The shape is that of the cross on which Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred. Also known as St. Andrew's Cross or Andrew Cross.

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islander · « **Reply #11 on:** August 09, 2015, 02:33:44 AM »

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Armenian Cross

Symbol of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and a typical feature of khachkars. Also known as the "Blooming Cross" owing to the trefoil emblems at the ends of each branch.

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islander · « **Reply #12 on:** August 09, 2015, 02:49:01 AM »

11.

Bolnisi Cross

Ancient Georgian cross and national symbol from the 5th century AD.

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islander · « **Reply #13 on:** August 09, 2015, 02:49:52 AM »

12.

Caucasian Albanian Cross

Ancient Caucasian Albanian cross and national symbol from the 4th century AD.

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islander · « **Reply #14 on:** August 09, 2015, 02:50:25 AM »

13.

Coptic Ankh

Shaped like the letter T surmounted by an oval or circle. Originally the Egyptian symbol for "life", it was adopted by the Copts (Egyptian Christians). Also called a Crux Ansata, meaning "cross with a handle".

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islander · « **Reply #15 on:** August 09, 2015, 02:51:01 AM »

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Armenian Cross-Stone (Khachkar)

A khachkar (cross-stone) is a popular symbol of Armenians.

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islander · « **Reply #16 on:** August 09, 2015, 03:05:12 AM »

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Canterbury Cross

A cross with four arms of equal length which widen to a hammer shape at the outside ends. Each arm has a triangular panel inscribed in a triquetra (three-cornered knot) pattern. There is a small square panel in the center of the cross. A symbol of the Anglican and Episcopal Churches.

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islander · « **Reply #17 on:** August 09, 2015, 03:11:27 AM »

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Celtic Cross

Essentially a Latin cross, with a circle enclosing the intersection of the upright and crossbar, as in the standing High crosses.

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islander · « **Reply #18 on:** August 09, 2015, 03:12:07 AM »

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Coptic Cross

Basic abstract equal-armed cross design with circle at center and surrounded by 4 nails. Called a "Coptic" cross by Rudolf Koch in his The Book of Signs (Dover); may not be prominent in Coptic Christian symbolism in this form. Apparently sometimes the arms of the cross extend through the circle (dividing it into four quadrants).

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