This page allows you to navigate through an explanation of the Orthodox Cross. Each step shows a close up of that part of the Cross, as well as its explanation and any words on it. The main …

Through the Cross came our Salvation; We are constantly reminded that Christ died for us, and that He rose from the dead; The image of the crucified Lord reminds us of the former, the …

Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he …

As Luther came to recognize the full sweetness of God's love in the cross, he realized that the cross also had an epistemological dimension. It offered clues to understanding the mysteries …

Priest: Consider how, after Our Lord had died, He was taken down from the cross by two of His disciples, Joseph and Nicodemus, and placed in the arms of His aflicted Mother.

So what do we do instead? Here's Your 3-step Guide to Venerating the Cross at Home: 1) Put your most beautiful crucifix in a place of honor. You can place it on your mantle, a bookshelf, …

Praying and focusing on the Sign of the Cross throughout the entire year will help you to know and adore the three Persons of the Blessed Trinity: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. …