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  2. Processional cross - Wikipedia

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    A processional cross is a crucifix or cross which is carried in Christian processions. [1] Such crosses have a long history: the Gregorian mission of Saint Augustine of Canterbury to England carried one before them "like a standard", according to Bede. Other sources suggest that all churches were expected to possess one. They became detachable ...

  3. Gold in early Philippine history - Wikipedia

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    Gold was readily available throughout the Philippine archipelago, [3]: 309 and gold items were valued as symbols of power and markers of elite status, [3]: 299 although studies of grave artifacts suggest that these items were not as valued in precolonial Philippines as traded ornaments were. [3]: 308 Gold was plentiful enough that local elites ...

  4. Cross of Lothair - Wikipedia

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    The oak core of the Lothair Cross is encased in gold and silver and encrusted with jewels and engraved gems – a total of 102 gems and 35 pearls. The front of the cross (in the terms used here) is made of gold and silver plate and is richly decorated with precious stones, pearls, gold filigree and cloisonné enamel. [4]

  5. History of Philippine money - Wikipedia

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    The Spanish gold onza (or 8-escudo coin) was of identical weight to the Spanish dollar but was officially valued at 16 silver pesos, thus putting the peso on a bimetallic standard with a gold/silver ratio of 16. Its divergence with the value of gold in international trade featured prominently in the continued monetary crises of the 19th century.

  6. Altar cross - Wikipedia

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    The first appearances of a cross upon the altar occurred approximately in the 6th century, although it remained unusual for several centuries, and even discouraged. When it was used, it seems to have been only during the actual service, and was likely a processional cross detachable from its staff, and placed on the altar after processing.

  7. Ecclesiastical heraldry - Wikipedia

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    Beginning in the 15th century, the cross with a double traverse is seen on the arms of archbishops, and relates to their processional cross and the jurisdiction it symbolizes. [ 39 ] [ 40 ] Except for cardinals of the Roman Curia , most cardinals head an archdiocese and use an archiepiscopal cross on their arms.

  8. Three Crosses of Paete - Wikipedia

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    The Three Crosses of Paete. The Tatlong Krus (English: Three Crosses) are three crosses on the peak of mount Humarap, part of the mountain of Sierra Madre located in Paete, in the province of Laguna, along the northeastern coast of Luzon island in the Philippines. [1] [2] The Three Crosses started out with three wooden crosses and now are made ...

  9. Thurible - Wikipedia

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    The Roman Missal, as revised in 1969, allows the use of incense at any Mass: in the entrance procession; at the beginning of Mass to incense the cross and the altar; at the Gospel procession and proclamation; after the bread and the chalice have been placed upon the altar, to incense the offerings, the cross, and the altar, as well as the ...