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Jerusalem Cross

Definition
Large equal armed cross, sometimes potent, with four small crosses in each corner, Also called five-fold Cross, or cross-and-crosslets.
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Orthodox cross

Definition
Suppedaneum cross. The Eastern Orthodox cross, similar to the patriarchal cross, to which it adds a slanted bar near the foot, representing Christ's footrest (in Latin, suppedaneum). Also called the Russian, Slavic or Eastern cross.The exact form, number and postion of crossbars may vary.
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Saltire

Definition
Form of a diagonal cross, also called Saint Andrew's Cross or the crux decussata.
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Cross potent

Definition
Also known as patty cross or crutch cross. Widely recognized as a symbol of Christianity, symbol of the death of Jesus Christ. Composed of two beams, vertical and horizontal intersecting perpendicularly, the horizontal beam is located to the top of the vertical beam, so that the three upper arms are either equally long or the vertical topmost arm is shorter than the two horizontal arms.
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Patriarchal cross

Definition
Similar to the Latin cross, the patriarchal cross possesses a shorter crossbar placed above the main one, representing the plaque nailed to Jesus' cross so that both crossbars are near the top.
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Equal armed or Greek cross

Definition
Cross with arms of equal length. Also called a square or balanced cross, and Greek cross when used in a Christian context.
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Crescent

Definition
A crescent is a symbol used to represent the lunar phase.
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Chrismon

Definition
The Chi-Rho (also known as chrismon) is a christogram formed by superimposing the first two letters Chi and Rho (ΧΡ) of the Greek word ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ (Christos), in such a way that the vertical stroke of the Rho intersects the center of the Chi.
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Χ and Ρ

Fleur-de-lis

Definition
The Fleur-de-lis, also spelt fleur-de-lys, is a common heraldic charge in the shape of a lily.
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Latin cross

Definition
Widely recognized as a symbol of Christianity, symbol of the death of Jesus Christ. Composed of two beams, vertical and horizontal intersecting perpendicularly, the horizontal beam is located to the top of the vertical beam, so that the three upper arms are either equally long or the vertical topmost arm is shorter than the two horizontal arms.
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Star

Definition
The term star may refer to any star-shaped symbol with any number of rays.
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Staurogram

Definition
Formed of the ligature of the two Greek letters Tau (Τ) and Rho (Ρ).
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Τ and Ρ

Stepped cross

Definition
A Latin or potent cross resting on a base with several steps (usually three). The three steps represent Faith, Hope and Charity (Fides. Spes, Caritas). Also called a Calvary cross or graded cross.
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