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Crucifix | July 12, 2004

A Crucifix is a cross bearing an image of the crucified Christ. Early Christians saw the cross as a symbol of triumph, but avoided any realistic representation of Christ crucified. The earliest known crucifixes from the sixth century show Christ the Victor reigning from the Tree, where he stands crowned and robed in royal splendor. It was not until the twelfth and thirteenth century that devotion to the passion of Christ found expression in crucifixes which stressed Christ’s suffering.

Posted by admin at July 12, 2004 11:36 AM


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