The Grucifix is the inverted cross symbol used as the primary symbol of Ghost. It is distinguishable from a "normal" cross by the conspicuous stylized "G" at its core. The crucifix is a principal symbol for many groups of Christians, and one of the most common forms of the Crucifixion in the arts. It is especially important in the Catholic Church, but is also used in the Eastern Orthodox Church, most Oriental Orthodox Churches (except the Armenian & Syriac Church), Lutheranism, Moravianism, and Anglicanism. [3] [4] [5] The symbol is less common in churches of other Protestant denominations, and in the Assyrian Church of the East and Armenian Apostolic Church, which prefer to use a cross without the figure of Jesus (the corpus). [6] [7] The crucifix emphasizes Jesus' sacrifice—his death by crucifixion, which Christians believe brought about the redemption of mankind. Most crucifixes portray Jesus on a Latin cross, rather than any other shape, such as a Tau cross or a Coptic cross. a b Hubbard, Jason (14 January 2019). "Story of the Moravians". Light of the World Prayer Center . Retrieved 1 October 2020. In the Moravian Church, Nicolaus Zinzendorf had an experience in which he believed he encountered Jesus. [25] Seeing a painting of a crucifix, Zinzendorf fell on his knees vowing to glorify Jesus after contemplating on the wounds of Christ and an inscription that stated "This is what I have done for you, what will you do for me?". [25] School ban on girl wearing cross 'discriminatory' ". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012.

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On 18 March 2011, the European Court of Human Rights ruled in the Lautsi v. Italy case, that the requirement in Italian law that crucifixes be displayed in classrooms of state schools does not violate the European Convention on Human Rights. [35] [36] [37] Crucifixes are common in most other Italian official buildings, including courts of law. Eastern Christian liturgical processions called crucessions [ citation needed] include a cross or crucifix at their head. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the crucifix is often placed above the iconostasis in the church. In the Russian Orthodox Church a large crucifix (" Golgotha") is placed behind the Holy Table (altar). During Matins of Good Friday, a large crucifix is taken in procession to the center of the church, where it is venerated by the faithful. Sometimes the soma ( corpus) is removable and is taken off the crucifix at Vespers that evening during the Gospel lesson describing the Descent from the Cross. The empty cross may then remain in the centre of the church until the Paschal vigil (local practices vary). The blessing cross which the priest uses to bless the faithful at the dismissal will often have the crucifix on one side and an icon of the Resurrection of Jesus on the other, the side with the Resurrection being used on Sundays and during Paschaltide, and the crucifix on other days.

a b "New Beginnings (formerly Cade Lake Community Chapel)". Unity of the Brethren. 17 October 2014 . Retrieved 1 October 2020.

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Modern anti-Christians have used an inverted (upside-down) crucifix when showing disdain for Jesus Christ or the Catholic Church which believes in his divinity. [23] According to Christian tradition, Saint Peter was martyred by being crucified upside-down. [24] Controversies [ edit ] Lutherans retained the use of the crucifix; depicted is Martin Luther Church in Oberwiesenthal, Germany. Protestant Reformation [ edit ] The tympanum of Thesis Door at the Castle Church in Wittenberg depicts Martin Luther and Philip Melanchthon kneeling in prayer, facing the crucified Christ.