A processional cross is a
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They may be used on holidays such as Easter(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter).
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Processional Cross — • A crucifix which is carried at the head of a procession, and which is usually mounted upon a long staff or handle Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Processional Cross Processional Cross … Catholic encyclopedia
Processional Cross — The deacon holds this cross at the commencement of the festival processions, and on receiving a bishop. A sign of triumph over the devil … Dictionary of church terms
Processional Cross — The standard Cross borne in front of a procession of Choir and Clergy as they enter or go out of the church. This method of entering the church is a very old custom and still prevails where the choir is vested … American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Processional cross — the long staff surmounted by a cross carried by archbishops on ceremonial occasions … Medieval glossary
Cross of Cong — Wood engraved illustration of the Cross of Cong. Material Various (incl. gold, silver, niello copper). Created Early Medieval Period (1123 CE 1127 CE) … Wikipedia
Cross-Bearer — • The cleric or minister who carries the processional cross, that is, a crucifix provided with a long staff or handle Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Cross Bearer Cross Bearer … Catholic encyclopedia
Cross of Justin II — The Cross of Justin II or Crux Vaticana (Latin for Vatican Cross ) in the Treasury of Saint Peter s in St Peter s Basilica, is a processional cross and also a reliquary of the True Cross, one of the oldest surviving, if not the oldest.[1] It is a … Wikipedia
Cross of Lothair — The front side of the Cross of Lothair … Wikipedia
Processional — In feasts, Clergymen oftenly practice processions, preceded by a crucifier with a processional cross. Bishops and priests carry censers while the deacons carry candles. Processions take place in the Sanctuary and in the nave of the church as a… … Dictionary of church terms
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
