Bishop Pectoral & Jerusalem Crosses for Sale | Nazareth Market Store

The crucifix or cross is the original symbol of Christianity which depicts the death and resurrection of Jesus. The cross’ importance and meaning have changed throughout the religious and cultural evolution of various aspects of history. The crucifix is depicted by the figure of Jesu on the four-fold cross and an inscription on the top INRI. The various deviation of crosses throughout the history of the developing stage of faith is the Jerusalem cross, Greek cross, Celtic cross, and Latin cross. The elaborate works are done on the Greek and j erusalem crosses  while the Latin cross is the simplest version. The Nazareth store offers the divine collection of Jerusalem and pectoral crosses. The historical origin of the Jerusalem crosses The Jerusalem crosses dates back to the 11th century often known as the crusaders cross. It’s denoted by a large cross in the center surrounded by four smaller crosses on each side like a plus sign. It’s called as crusader cross also as in 1099 the...

If there is one thing that has made heads turn in the Catholic world in the past few years, it is the dressing style of Pope Francis. At the age of 84, he is the head of the Catholic Church. He is also the sovereign of the Vatican City State. Whenever you see him in public, he is dressed in a white cassock and pectoral cross. You might be wondering, what is the significance of  Pectoral Crosses ? When we look at the history of the pectoral cross, the first thing you need to keep in mind is that it is worn around the neck by cardinals, bishops, or popes. The large cross that is part of the pectoral cross is meant to rest on the chest, close to the heart.   A look back at history Among the first popes seen wearing a pectoral cross was Pope Leo III. He was seen wearing the pectoral cross all the way back in 811. It is believed that this cross was given to him by Nicephorus, the Patriarch of Constantinople. This cross was made of gold.    The tradition of P...