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A stylized cross in the shape of an anchor. A varied symbol, the mariner's cross is also referred to as the cross of Saint Clement in reference to the way he was martyred, or the cross of Hope, as a reference to Hebrews 6:19. It traditionally symbolizes security, hope, steadfastness, and composure.
The Catholic Church celebrates the feast on the same day and under the same name (In Exaltatione Sanctae Crucis), though in English it has been called the feast of the Triumph of the Cross. Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran and Anglican bishops place a cross (+) before their name when signing a document.
The authenticity of the relics and the accuracy of reports of finding the True Cross is not accepted by all Christians. The belief in the Early Christian Church tradition regarding the True Cross is generally restricted to the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. The medieval legends of the True Cross provenance differ between Catholic and ...
Maronite bishops traditionally display a pastoral staff behind the shield, topped with a globe and cross or a cross within a globe. [72] Eastern Catholic bishops may follow the Roman style with a low crowned, wide brimmed ecclesiastical hat, although the shield itself is often rendered in a Byzantine artistic style, and a mitre if present would ...
The Cross and Crown (a cross passing through a crown) is a Christian symbol used by various Christian denominations. It has also been used in heraldry . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The emblem is often interpreted as symbolizing the reward in heaven (the crown) coming after the trials in this life (the cross) ( James 1:12).
Religious institute (Catholic) Religious order; Religious priest – see: Regular clergy (above) Rite to Being - The rite of being left alone to pray to Jesus Christ; Religious sister – see: Sister (below) Right of Option - a way of obtaining a benefice or a title, by the choice of the new titulary; Roman Catholic - The Roman rite of the ...