Baker Ross EV599 Scratch Art Crosses, Perfect for Children to Design and Decorate, Ideal for Home Activities, Craft Group Tasks, Sunday School Projects and General School Work (Pack of 12), 15cm

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Essentially a Greek or Latin cross, with a circle enclosing the intersection of the upright and crossbar, as in the standing High crosses. Symbol for the French region of Camargue, created in 1926 by the painter Hermann-Paul at the request of Folco de Baroncelli-Javon to represent the "Camargue nation" of herdsmen and fishermen. It embodies the three theological virtues of Christianity: faith (represented by tridents of gardians on a Christian cross), hope (represented by the anchor of sinners), and charity (represented by the heart of The Three Marys).

For more insights into Irish jewelry, take a look at our post about Claddagh rings and their meaning .A Byzantine cross variant seen on several coins and artifacts of the Late Macedonian, Doukas, and Early Komnenos dynasties of the Byzantine Empire (c.950-1092). Combines aspects of the Patriarchal cross, Greek cross, and Calvary cross into a unique variation that may have inspired the later Jerusalem cross. Boxer, C.R. (1951). The Christian Century in Japan: 1549–1650. University of California Press. p.vi.

Also known as a pontifical cross because it is carried before the Pope, [ citation needed] [ yearneeded] is similar to a patriarchal cross, but with an additional crossbar below the main crossbar, equal in length to the upper crossbar. A Latin cross with the crossing point, starting initially as wide permanent and widening only at its end to the outside arms. It is not to be confused with the Maltese cross, also known as the St. John's cross. In heraldry, it is a common figure in coat of arms. A Cross Crosslet tilted at 45 degrees with the tops pointing to the 'four corners of the world'. The image of Christianity being spread all around the world is one reason why this cross is sometimes referred to as the Missionary Cross. The relatively simple design of the crucifixion on the West Cross in Kilfenora, County Clare dating from about the 12th century, is another typical example from this late high cross period. A Greek cross with four Cyrillic S's (C) in each of its angles, inspired by the imperial motto of the Palaiologos dynasty, but with the meaning of " Only unity saves the Serbs" ( Само Слога Србина Спасава), generally attributed to Serbian patron saint, St. Sava. A national symbol of Serbia and symbol of the Serbian Orthodox Church.Herren, Michael W.; Brown, Shirley Ann (2002). Christ in Celtic Christianity: Britain and Ireland from the Fifth to the Tenth Century. Boydell Press. pp.192–200. ISBN 0851158897. This is particularly true of the very large high crosses, such as Muiredach’s Cross (Monasterboice, County Louth).