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In [[heraldry]], a '''Passion Cross''' is a [[cross]] whose lower limb is extended. It is called a Passion Cross in reference to the Crucifiction of Jesus. It is also sometimes called a ''long cross'' or ''Latin cross''. Because of its overt religious symbolism it is |
In [[heraldry]], a '''Passion Cross''' is a [[cross]] whose lower limb is extended. It is called a Passion Cross in reference to the Crucifiction of Jesus. It is also sometimes called a ''long cross'' or ''Latin cross''. Because of its overt religious symbolism it is a [[restricted device]] in [[SCA]] heraldry. |
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Revision as of 02:46, 8 September 2006
In heraldry, a Passion Cross is a cross whose lower limb is extended. It is called a Passion Cross in reference to the Crucifiction of Jesus. It is also sometimes called a long cross or Latin cross. Because of its overt religious symbolism it is a restricted device in SCA heraldry.
