Crucifix
noun
A representation of Jesus on the cross, which is used as a religious symbol by Christians.
The priest held up the crucifix during the sermon.
Often appears as...
- hold a crucifix
- wear a crucifix
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Religious
noun
A representation of Jesus on the cross, which is used as a religious symbol by Christians.
The priest held up the crucifix during the sermon.
Often appears as...
- hold a crucifix
- wear a crucifix
Usage tips
Religious
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Pro Tip 1/3Religious Significance
A crucifix holds deep religious meaning, symbolizing Jesus' sacrifice for Christians.
Many Christians have a crucifix in their home as a sign of their faith.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be respectful when discussing the crucifix, as it's sacred to many people.
She explained the importance of the crucifix in her culture with great reverence.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Jewelry
Although worn as jewelry, a crucifix is not just a fashion accessory but a sign of faith.
He wears a crucifix necklace to express his religious devotion.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Significance
A crucifix holds deep religious meaning, symbolizing Jesus' sacrifice for Christians.
Many Christians have a crucifix in their home as a sign of their faith.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be respectful when discussing the crucifix, as it's sacred to many people.
She explained the importance of the crucifix in her culture with great reverence.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Jewelry
Although worn as jewelry, a crucifix is not just a fashion accessory but a sign of faith.
He wears a crucifix necklace to express his religious devotion.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Significance
A crucifix holds deep religious meaning, symbolizing Jesus' sacrifice for Christians.
Many Christians have a crucifix in their home as a sign of their faith.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be respectful when discussing the crucifix, as it's sacred to many people.
She explained the importance of the crucifix in her culture with great reverence.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Jewelry
Although worn as jewelry, a crucifix is not just a fashion accessory but a sign of faith.
He wears a crucifix necklace to express his religious devotion.
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Exorcism: Is It Real? PIPE...
running in and throwing some holy water and wade into crucifix and say it out it's getting to this wounded angry part of the person and resolving their issues so that the evil attached to it has nothing to hang on to anymore
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The building of...
sophisticated detailed crucifix from wood and upon seeing it his friend Donatello proclaimed I've put peasants and farmers on the cross until now he built watches and timing mechanisms but none of this would prevent him from
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Naif Al-Mutawa:...
and brought himself down to my level. And with The 99, that is what we aim to do. You know, I think that there's a big parallel between bending the crucifix out of shape and creating swastikas.
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Vampires: Folklore,...
elements he invented himself have also lasted over the fear of crucifixes, weakness in sunlight, and the vampire's inability to see their reflection. By inventing new traits,
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Exorcism: Is It Real? PIPE...
running in and throwing some holy water and wade into crucifix and say it out it's getting to this wounded angry part of the person and resolving their issues so that the evil attached to it has nothing to hang on to anymore
Video examples
The building of...
sophisticated detailed crucifix from wood and upon seeing it his friend Donatello proclaimed I've put peasants and farmers on the cross until now he built watches and timing mechanisms but none of this would prevent him from
Video examples
Naif Al-Mutawa:...
and brought himself down to my level. And with The 99, that is what we aim to do. You know, I think that there's a big parallel between bending the crucifix out of shape and creating swastikas.
Video examples
Vampires: Folklore,...
elements he invented himself have also lasted over the fear of crucifixes, weakness in sunlight, and the vampire's inability to see their reflection. By inventing new traits,
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Munira Mirza
British Public Servant
Some Muslim lobby groups have argued that Christian groups already have public funding for their schools and services so they should too. In response, there are now Hindu and Sikh organisations demanding their own concessions lest they feel left out. The demand to wear the headscarf one day spurs the demand to wear the crucifix the next.
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Elizabeth McCracken
American Author
The walls of the Franciscan Church of the Assumption of the Holy Virgin Mary were ruined stucco chipping away from the brick underneath, with ghostly frescoes, concrete-filled niches, and one complete, vivid crucifix painted over the altar.
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Helen Baxendale
English Actress
I remember wearing old long johns, my dad's silk paisley dressing gown, chopped off at the waist, and lots of crucifixes - trying to look like Madonna. But I wasn't breaking any moulds, I was just trying to follow somebody else.
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Bram Stoker
Irish Writer
Whether it is the old lady's fear, or the many ghostly traditions of this place, or the crucifix itself, I do not know, but I am not feeling nearly as easy in my mind as usual.
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Basil Hume
English Clergyman
Behind every crucifix stands our risen Lord. Hidden in every suffering and pain is the joy of closer union with him. His is the victory. He invites us to share it.
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Stephen Kinzer
American Author
A decision by Germany's highest court that banned the display of crosses or crucifixes in classrooms has sparked widespread outrage and protest.
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William Blake
English Poet
Christ's crucifix shall be made an excuse for executing criminals.
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Munira Mirza
British Public Servant
Some Muslim lobby groups have argued that Christian groups already have public funding for their schools and services so they should too. In response, there are now Hindu and Sikh organisations demanding their own concessions lest they feel left out. The demand to wear the headscarf one day spurs the demand to wear the crucifix the next.
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Elizabeth McCracken
American Author
The walls of the Franciscan Church of the Assumption of the Holy Virgin Mary were ruined stucco chipping away from the brick underneath, with ghostly frescoes, concrete-filled niches, and one complete, vivid crucifix painted over the altar.
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Helen Baxendale
English Actress
I remember wearing old long johns, my dad's silk paisley dressing gown, chopped off at the waist, and lots of crucifixes - trying to look like Madonna. But I wasn't breaking any moulds, I was just trying to follow somebody else.
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Bram Stoker
Irish Writer
Whether it is the old lady's fear, or the many ghostly traditions of this place, or the crucifix itself, I do not know, but I am not feeling nearly as easy in my mind as usual.
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Basil Hume
English Clergyman
Behind every crucifix stands our risen Lord. Hidden in every suffering and pain is the joy of closer union with him. His is the victory. He invites us to share it.
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Stephen Kinzer
American Author
A decision by Germany's highest court that banned the display of crosses or crucifixes in classrooms has sparked widespread outrage and protest.
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William Blake
English Poet
Christ's crucifix shall be made an excuse for executing criminals.
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