Should you wear a cross or crucifix?
Wearing the Crucifix among the Christian community also varies, among each denomination. For example, whilst Catholics display the Crucifix in their churches and often wear Crucifix's or carry them for prayer and protection, people of the Protestant faith wear a plain cross.
The most marked difference between a cross and a crucifix is the corpus or body of Christ on a crucifix. Some Protestants object to the crucifix because of the belief (which we Catholics share!) that Christ is resurrected, not still on the cross and thus, (some believe) He should not be depicted that way.
The use of crucifixes by Catholics follows an ancient tradition that honors the supreme sacrifice of Jesus. While the empty cross is a common Christian symbol shared by all Christian churches, Catholics stand out for their frequent use of the crucifix, a cross that shows the tortured body of Jesus Christ.
The Biblical answer: Some use the old testament commands against graven images and idolatry to say that any form of a cross, whether a cross necklace worn around the neck or a decorative cross hung on the wall is partaking in idolatry (scroll down for Bible verses).
You can still wear cross jewelry even if you're not religious, but be sure you're comfortable doing so. Whether or not you're of the faith, cross jewelry adds a nice touch to your ensemble, although wearing it as a religious symbol certainly adds more value to this accessory.
For the most part, wearing a cross pendant has something to do with one's faith as a Christian or a Roman Catholic: it serves as a visible symbol of one's belief in the redemption of man won by Christ's sacrifice on the cross and one of hope in life everlasting.
Some Christians believe that the wearing of a cross offers protection from evil, while others, Christian and non-Christian, wear cross necklaces as a fashion accessory.
Christians should wear a cross on their clothes every day as "a symbol of their beliefs", according to the head of the Catholic church in Scotland. In his Easter Sunday homily, Cardinal Keith O'Brien will call on Christians to make the cross "more prominent in their lives".
Yes, the Catholic Church (not only the Roman Catholic/Latin Catholic) recognizes all Orthodox sacraments as valid.
The cross that bears the beaten, battered, and bloodied body of Jesus Christ, however, that cross is the “power of God”. So, we “keep Jesus on the cross” because we too preach Christ crucified.
Who uses a crucifix?
A crucifix (from Latin cruci fixus, meaning "one fixed to a cross") is a cross with a representation of Jesus' body, or corpus. It is a principal symbol of the Christian religion, primarily used in the Catholic, Anglican, and Eastern Orthodox Churches.
A number of Protestant churches and homes display an empty cross, without a depiction of Christ, to memorialize the Crucifixion while representing the triumphant defeat of death in the Resurrection.
Displaying a crucifix in your home is a soothing reminder that during life's trials we're not alone and “someone gets it.” What's more, the crucifix reminds us that just like Jesus if you persevere through the difficult times, you'll get through it and ultimately be rewarded.
Black cross or Black Cross may refer to: Black Cross (Teutonic Order), heraldic insignia of the Teutonic order (since 1205) Black Cross (Germany), military emblem of Prussia and Germany, derived from the cross used by the Teutonic order. Anarchist Black Cross, an anarchist support organization.
Fashion dictates its own rules and today it is quite common to wear a cross or a rosary even if a person is an atheist. In this case, a cross has no sacramental meaning and is rather an ordinary jewel. These crosses differ from those of the church in that they do not have a crucifix.
Some Christians believe that the wearing of a cross offers protection from evil, while others, Christian and non-Christian, wear cross necklaces as a fashion accessory.
Christians should wear a cross on their clothes every day as "a symbol of their beliefs", according to the head of the Catholic church in Scotland. In his Easter Sunday homily, Cardinal Keith O'Brien will call on Christians to make the cross "more prominent in their lives".
Yes, the Catholic Church (not only the Roman Catholic/Latin Catholic) recognizes all Orthodox sacraments as valid.
cross, the principal symbol of the Christian religion, recalling the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the redeeming benefits of his Passion and death. The cross is thus a sign both of Christ himself and of the faith of Christians.
