The Detailed Christian Cross ornament is about 5½ inches tall and 4¼ inches across and is the shape of a Christian Cross. It is made of ivory resin with an antique look. The design is a very decorative filigree pattern. Select this link to view our Gold Ornament and Red Christmas Ornaments.
Cross Information.
A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two lines or bars perpendicular to each other, dividing one or two of the lines in half. The lines usually run vertically and horizontally. If they run diagonally, the design is technically termed a saltire. Select this link to view our Gold Cross Christmas Ornament.
The cross is one of the most ancient symbols and is used by many religions, mostly Christian. It is frequently a representation of the division of the world into four elements or alternately as the union of the concepts of divinity, the vertical line and the world, the horizontal line. Select this link to view our Gold Latin Cross.
The word cross was introduced to English in the 10th century as the term for the instrument of the execution of Christ, from the Latin Crux, via Old Irish cros. The word can refer to the geometrical shape unrelated to its Christian significance. Select this link to view our Gold Transparent Cross.
It isn’t known when the first cross image was made. After circles, crosses are one of the first symbols drawn by children of all cultures. There are many cross shaped incisions in European caves dating back to the earliest stages of human cultural development in the stone age. Like other symbols from this period, their use continued in the Celtic cultures in Europe. For example, celtic coins minted many centuries before the Christian era may have an entire side showing this type of cross. Other coins may be showing the cross held by a rider on a horse and springing forth a fern leaf. Select this link to view our Capiz Baroque Cross.
The Church of Christ in Neugablonz: Second in the Wooden Church Crusade collection, is this replica of the Church of Christ in Neugablonz, near Kaufbeuren. The foundation stone was laid in 1954, due to a generous donation from the Wooden Church Crusade. The church was consecrated in 1955 in the presence of many honored guests from the United States of America and West Germany. One of the main attractions of this church is the wonderful bell tower, which holds four unique bells named “Domenica”, the Bell of Hope, the Bell of Prayers, the Wedding Bell and the Christening Bell. Cast in 1966, each has a special inscription, specific meaning and relevance during the church year. Select this link to view our Capiz Baroque Decorative Cross.