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A crucifix (from Latin ''cruciare'' meaning "to torture") is a Cross with a representation of Jesus ' body, or corpus. It is a principal symbol of the Christian Religion . It is primarily used in the Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Churches and emphasizes Christ's sacrifice—his death by Crucifixion . THE CRUCIFIX On some crucifixes a , Austria ]] Another type of depiction of the body on the cross is what might be called a "resurrection cross" or "resifix" depicting a triumphant risen Christ (clothed in robes, rather than stripped as for his execution) with arms raised, appearing to rise up from the cross, sometimes accompanied by "rays of light." USAGE Catholic, Orthodox, Coptic, high-church Anglican, and confessional Lutheran Christians generally use the crucifix in public religious services. They believe the crucifix is in keeping with Scripture, which states that “We preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling block, and unto the Greeks foolishness.”http://www.mountcalvary.com/sermons_2006/2006_09_17.php Prayer in front of a crucifix or cross is often part of devotion for Christians, especially those worshipping in a church, and private devotion in a chapel. The person may sit, stand, or kneel in front of the crucifix, sometimes looking at it in contemplation, or merely in front of it with head bowed or eyes closed. In the Catholic Mass, and Anglican Holy Eucharist, a Procession begins Mass in which a crucifix is carried forward into the church followed by the priest, deacon, lector and servers, along with some of the other items used in the service such as the Gospels and the altar candles. GALLERY |
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