Christian cross variants
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The Christian cross, with or without a figure of Christ included, is the main religious symbol of Christianity. A cross with a figure of Christ affixed to it is termed a crucifix and the figure is oft
7th-century Byzantine solidus, showing Leontius holding a globus cruciger, with a stepped cross on the reverse side
Double-barred cross symbol as used in a 9th-century Byzantine seal
Greek cross (Church of Saint Sava) and extended Greek cross (St Paul's Cathedral) in church floorplans
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Cross of Saint Peter
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The Cross of Saint Peter, also known as the Petrine Cross, is an inverted cross traditionally used as a Christian symbol, associated with the martyrdom of Saint Peter. The symbol originates from the C
Christian cross variants
…Also known as a crucifixus dolorosus, furca, ypsilon cross, Y-cross, thief's cross or robber's cross. Saints' crosses Image Name Description Refs. Cross of Saint Peter A cross with the crossbeam placed near the foot, that is associated with Saint Peter because of the tradition that he was crucified head down. In modern…
Crucifixion of Saint Peter on an upside down cross by Caravaggio (c. 1600)
El Greco Las lágrimas de San Pedro