Crucifix
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A crucifix (from Latin cruci fixus meaning "(one) fixed to a cross") 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, Anglican, and Eastern Orthodox Churches and emphasizes Christ's sacrifice— his death by crucifixion.
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- Cloisters Cross
- Christian symbolism
- Cross necklace
- Crucifixion
- Crucifixion in the arts
- Feast of the Cross
- Holy Face of Lucca
- INRI
- Master of the Blue Crucifixes
- Papal ferula
- Rood
- Rosary
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