Latin Cross:
One of the oldest symbols of Christianity and the most
commonly used form, it is also the simplest in design. In early times, it was
called gods mark. |
Greek Cross:
It has four arms equal in length and is the traditional
symbol of Christian faith. The equal length drawings of the cross is
pre-Christian, and in paganism, represented the four elementsearth, air,
fire and water. |
Calvary
Cross: A latin cross standing on three steps or blocks, it
signifies faith, hope and love. Love is sometimes replaced by
charity. |
Fleuree Cross/Gothic Cross:
This flowered cross symbolizes the adult Christian by its
more opened flaired out ends. |
Ionic Cross: Similar to the Celtic Cross, its ends flair outward. The
ionic cross signifies everlasting salvation, love and
glory. |
Eastern Cross: Used in Orthodox Christian Religions, this cross upper
horizontal shoulder representing the inscription over the head of Jesus.
The lower slanting shoulder represents the footrest of the crucified
Jesus. |
Botonee Cross:
So named because of its modified trefoil (three-lobed)
ends, represents the trinity . |
Celtic Cross: The circle around the crosspiece symbolizes eternity.
Its origin can be traced to the Celtic cultures of the British
Isles. |
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