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{{summary __NOTOC__==Synopsis==[[Image:Simple_cross.jpg|thumb| text=The traditional form of the Christian cross is a familiar religious symbol of Christianity. Its significance lies in , known as the belief that Jesus Christ was executed by crucifixion - death by nailing to a Latin cross. To Christians the Cross represents what our sin has done, and yet God's great love and mercy towards us.}}]]
[[Image:Simple_cross.jpg|thumb|The traditional form Christian cross is a familiar religious symbol of Christianity. Its significance lies in the Christian belief that Jesus Christ was executed by crucifixion - death by nailing to a cross. To Christians the Cross represents what our sin has done, known as the Latin cross]]and yet God's great love and mercy towards us.}}
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==Main article==
The Christian cross is a familiar religious symbol of Christianity. Its significance lies in the belief that Jesus Christ was executed by crucifixion - death by nailing to a cross. To Christians the Cross represents what our sin has done, and yet God's great love and mercy towards us.
===History and Usage===
During the first three centuries of Christianity, the cross was rare in Christian iconography, although descriptions of it are found in Christian writings from the early 2nd century onwards. The Ichthys was a symbol used by early covert Christians to identify each other. The Cross first became prominent in Christian imagery during the 3rd century.
The cross represents Christ's victory over death and sin.
Catholic and Orthodox Christians often make the sign of the cross by moving their right hand so as to draw a cross upon themselves.
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