Crucifix Synonyms

kro͝osə-fĭks
Representation of the cross on which Jesus died
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. cross
  2. rood
  3. Christian emblem
  4. latin-cross
  5. rood-tree

Words Related to Crucifix

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Crucifix Sentence Examples

  • At present funeral processions survive in general only in the country districts; the processional cross or crucifix is still carried.

  • His crucifix is treasured among the monastic archives, which also contain a charter signed by Peter the Great of Russia (1672-1725).

  • In the principal streets are memorial stones with inscriptions in honour of Charles V., surmounted by an old crucifix with a mosaic cross.

  • Convicted of wearing his hat while a religious procession was passing - as well as of blasphemy - he was accused as well of having mutilated a crucifix standing on the town bridge.

  • The question whether a crucifix or rood standing alone or combined with figures of the Blessed Virgin and St John can, in any circumstances, be regarded as merely decorative, has given rise to a difference of judicial opinion and appears to be unsettled."

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