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penitential crosses


Identification code: 300299856



Alternative term/s

  • penitential cross

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Crosses used or worn by certain Christians as penance or a symbol of penance having been done. Examples include large crosses carried or dragged by penitents during Holy Week processions, images of crosses emblazoned on the garments of penitents, or cross-shaped objects worn around the neck, sometimes having rough or sharp points intended to injure the skin.

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