Consecration crosses

A consecration cross, apostles cross ( lat. crux signata ) is a polymer formed from curved lines and a circle enclosed cross ( cross nimbus ).

Consecration Cross

The consecration cross is usually in the cafeteria ( top panel ) of altars, to liturgical items.

In the Bornholm round churches, the Church and the Nylars Ny Kirke are located on the inner walls of the round ships ever a consecration cross.

In the Norwegian churches, Reinli, Fisker and Slidredomen are consecration crosses in the shape of the wheel cross. In the stave church Reinli ( at Fagernes in Valdres for 1250-1300 built ) the consecration crosses are painted in blue paint on the wood walls. In the wooden church Fisker ( at Fåberg in Maihaugen in Lillehammer, built around 1459 ) the consecration crosses are carved into the wooden walls. In the Stone Church Slidredomen ( in the municipality of Vestre, Slidre, Oppland, built in the 11th century ) is a painted against the stone wall red consecration cross.

In Portugal is located in the Cathedral of Coimbra ( built around 1100) a incised into the masonry consecration Cross, also in the shape of the wheel cross.

Ny Kirke - interior and choir, consecration cross

Consecration cross in the stave church Reinli

Consecration cross in the Slidredomenkirche

Consecration Cross in the Cathedral of Coimbra

The wheel cross, also called the Sun Cross, is a pre-Christian symbol of light and sun, which was worshiped in Asia, Central and South American peoples, the Egyptian Pharaohs as well as among the Germans. With the breakdown of cross surface into four segments, it was considered a symbol of the year and life stages.

Apostle Cross

In some churches, it takes the place of the apostles candlesticks, and is therefore also called apostles cross. This cross shape is mainly found in Catholic and pre-Reformation churches. Typically you will find in the Romanesque and Gothic twelve apostles crosses on the walls or pillars of the Church spread, even on outside walls.

Papal Cross

Until the Reformation, the form of the consecration cross was also used as a papal emblem, so you can also find the name of Papal Cross. However, it is to be distinguished from today's papal cross, which is a modification of the patriarchal cross with three cross beams.

Heraldry

The Consecration of the Cross, also referred to as atonement cross or wheel cross, is a common figure in the Heraldry and coat of arms found in the little application.

Shown is a wicked cross that is surrounded by a circle in general. All cross arms touch the annulus and the tincture is made from only the field color of the coat of arms. The arms of the cross can also take the form of a paw cross to reach an aesthetic coat of arms.