<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">altar crosses</topic></authority><related type="broader"><topic>crucifixes</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>altar cross</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>altar crucifixes</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>altar-crosses</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Crucifixes that are specifically designed to be permanent adjuncts to the altar in a Roman Catholic church, traced back to at least the 13th century. They are prescribed to be placed at the middle of the altar between the candlesticks, of a size large enough to be conveniently seen by both the celebrant and the congregation. ]]></note></mads>