Crosses and Crucifixes

Contemplate the passion of Our Lord by adorning your home with a cross or crucifix.  MaryShop carries many Christian Crosses and Catholic Crucifixes.  

Some of the many Christian Crosses that Maryshop has in inventory are; the Latin Cross (Crux Ordinaria, Crux Immissa, or Crux Capitata), the Jerusalem Cross, The Tau Cross (Saint Anthony Cross or Crux Commissa), Saint Brigid’s Cross, The True Church Cross, The Praying Hands Cross, the Risen Christ Cross, the Sacred Heart Cross, the Communion Cross, the Confirmation Cross, the Guardian Angel Cross, the Holy Spirit Cross, the Marriage Cross, the Saint Michael Cross, the Christian Life Cross, and the Celtic Cross (High Cross). Maryshop’s many Catholic Crucifixes include but are not limited to; the Latin Crucifix, the San Damiano Crucifix, the Saint Benedict Crucifix, the Papal Crucifix (Bent Log), and the Risen Christ Crucifix.

The Christian Cross is the second oldest symbol in Christendom, second only to the famous Icthus (fish symbol).  The Christian Cross was delayed in becoming the symbolic icon that it is today because it was still seen as a very real torture weapon.  Around the end of the second century or the start of the third century the Christian Cross started to take on extra meaning to the early Christians and was even called the ‘sign of the Lord’ by Saint Clement of Alexandria.  The Christian Cross and the Catholic Crucifix serve as a reminder to all of the sacrifice that Christ made on Calvary; however they do so in two very different theological ways. The Latin cross (which does not have a corpus on it) draws attention to the fact that Jesus is no longer on the cross and has indeed been raised, thus focusing on Christ victory over Sin and death. The Latin Crucifix (which does feature a corpus) draws attention to the fact that Jesus is the all-important figure. The Cross and the Crucifix are seen as many of the most important symbol with Christendom.

MaryShop features a selection of the most detailed crosses and crucifixes available, from the powerful St. Benedict crucifix, the beautiful San Damiano cross, and many other styles, including standing crucifixes, and wall crosses and crucifixes of all sizes, all perfect to adorn your home, office or garden.  They make great gifts for the sacraments as well.  

If you are looking for crucifix pendants and cross pendants, please visit our jewelry section to choose from thousands of crosses and crucifixes.