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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 a [[restricted charge]] in [[SCA]] heraldry.
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''.



[[Category:Device heraldry]]
[[Category:Device heraldry]]

Latest revision as of 14:53, 23 April 2008

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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.