Christian cross

The Christian cross is a familiar religious symbol of Christianity. It is significant for Christians based on the gospel accounts of the New Testament, which describe the manner of Christ's death as crucifixion. This painful method of execution was common for slaves and non-Romans convicted of serious crimes in the Roman Empire.

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Religious symbol - Christianity - New Testament - Christ's - Crucifixion - Execution - Roman Empire

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The type of cross actually used by Romans for crucifixion is now known as St. Anthony's Cross, shaped like the letter "T", unlike the traditionally depicted Latin cross (image right).

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St. Anthony's Cross - Latin cross

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