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Symbolism > calvary cross

calvary cross

The graded cross, also called a cross calvary, has three steps at the base. The cross itself is a long cross, also called a passion cross, with the bottom arm significantly longer than the other three, like the old heraldic crosses that were drawn when the shields were very elongated. Since then the shield has been shortened greatly so that the arms of most other crosses are roughly equal, and the passion cross rarely exists now except as a calvary cross. The steps at the base of the calvary cross represent the three Christian graces of faith, hope, and charity. It is also sometimes called a holy cross.

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