crucifixes — cru·ci·fix || kruËsɪfɪks n. cross with a figure of Jesus crucified on it, any cross … English contemporary dictionary
Master of the Blue Crucifixes — Double sided Crucifix (13th century), tempera on panel, 109.5 x 77 cm. The Master of the Blue Crucifixes was an Italian artist active either in the region of Umbria or Emilia during the second third of the thirteenth century. He is associated… … Wikipedia
Crucifix — For other uses, see Crucifix (disambiguation). The Crucifix, a cross with the corpus (Body of Christ), is an ancient symbol used within the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and Lutheran churches, in contrast with some Protestant groups,… … Wikipedia
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Crucifixion in the arts — Gero Cross, late 10th century, Cologne Cathedral, Germany Crucifixion and crucifixes have appeared in the arts and popular culture from before the era of the pagan Roman Empire. The crucifixion of Jesus has been depicted in religious art since… … Wikipedia
The Cross and Crucifix in Liturgy — The Cross and Crucifix in Liturgy † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Cross and Crucifix in Liturgy (1) Material Objects in Liturgical Use; (2) Liturgical Forms connected with Them; (3) Festivals Commemorative of the Holy Cross;… … Catholic encyclopedia
Veneration of Images — Veneration of Images † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Veneration of Images I. IMAGES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT The First Commandment would seem absolutely to forbid the making of any kind of representation of men, animals, or even plants:… … Catholic encyclopedia
Easter Triduum — Easter Triduum, Holy Triduum, or Paschal Triduum is a term used by some Christian churches, particularly the Roman Catholic Church, the Lutheran Church, and many Anglicans, to denote, collectively, the three days from the evening of Holy Thursday … Wikipedia
Crucifix (Michelangelo) — Crucifix Artist Michelangelo Year 1492 (1492) Type Polychrome wood Dimensions 142 cm × 35 cm (55.9 in × … Wikipedia
cross — crossable, adj. crossability, n. /kraws, kros/, n., v., adj., crosser, crossest. n. 1. a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, upon which persons were formerly put to death. 2. any object, figure, or mark… … Universalium
