I was wondering if someone had a list of different types of crosses and their meanings. I think i heard my pastor telling me that different shaped crosses mean different things, and have certain names.
i am wondering if anyone knows what this one means
http://www.stuller.com/apps/images/mountings/religious/r16211.jpg
thanks
Types and Meanings of Crosses
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Types and Meanings of Crosses
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross#Crosses_as_symbols
That has a little info. Personaly, my fav style of cross is the Iron Cross. Used as a symbol of courage and bravery by the Germans.
That has a little info. Personaly, my fav style of cross is the Iron Cross. Used as a symbol of courage and bravery by the Germans.
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thanks for the link shatterheart
i also found a few more links, but none with the one im looking for
http://www2.cumberlandcollege.edu/acad/rel/webpage/cross/types_of_crosses.htm
http://encarta.msn.com/media_461576527_761570847_-1_1/Types_of_Crosses.html
i also found a few more links, but none with the one im looking for
http://www2.cumberlandcollege.edu/acad/rel/webpage/cross/types_of_crosses.htm
http://encarta.msn.com/media_461576527_761570847_-1_1/Types_of_Crosses.html
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He wants them to learn to walk and must therefore take away His hand; and if only the will to walk is really there, He is pleased even with their stumbles.
Healing hands of God have mercy on our unclean souls
once again. Jesus Christ, Light of the World, burning
bright within our hearts forever. Freedom means love
without condition, without beginning or an end. Here's
my heart, let it be forever Yours, only You can make
every new day seem so new.
Every New Day - On Distant Shores - Five Iron Frenzy
Nail pierced hands they run with blood
A splitting brow forced by the thorns
His face is writhing with the pain yet it's comforting to me
Passion - Kutless
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glitch1501 - Posts: 2177
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mitsuki lover - Posts: 8486
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Well, let's see what I can do here, I do know a little... hopefully not too little
The Chi Ro is so called because Chi (X) and Ro (P) are the first two letters (in Greek) of the word Christos (Greek for Christ), so it's pretty old[Can we add "Symbol" to the font choices?]. Catholic Priests also wear it on their vestments too, so I don't think it's a denominational thing.
Many shapes were organizational or cultural in nature. The Maltese cross was used by the Knights of Malta from the time of the crusades (they still exist). The Tau cross is used by the Franciscan religious order. I think the Celtic cross was supposed to symbolize the rising Sun (SON), but may be mistaken
Others were cultural-- Like the Latin, the Orthodox and the Greek, they were the traditional style of their denominations. However, I have seen the Greek and Orthodox used in my denomination too, so it's not an exclusive thing.
As for the first cross, my personal thought is it is a cross that someone decorated. I don't see any markings that seem particularly theological.
Hope this didn't waste bandwidth...
The Chi Ro is so called because Chi (X) and Ro (P) are the first two letters (in Greek) of the word Christos (Greek for Christ), so it's pretty old[Can we add "Symbol" to the font choices?]. Catholic Priests also wear it on their vestments too, so I don't think it's a denominational thing.
Many shapes were organizational or cultural in nature. The Maltese cross was used by the Knights of Malta from the time of the crusades (they still exist). The Tau cross is used by the Franciscan religious order. I think the Celtic cross was supposed to symbolize the rising Sun (SON), but may be mistaken
Others were cultural-- Like the Latin, the Orthodox and the Greek, they were the traditional style of their denominations. However, I have seen the Greek and Orthodox used in my denomination too, so it's not an exclusive thing.
As for the first cross, my personal thought is it is a cross that someone decorated. I don't see any markings that seem particularly theological.
Hope this didn't waste bandwidth...
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