Latin Cross ✝
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A Latin cross — the primary symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ that forms the theological foundation of the Christian faith. The cross's horizontal and vertical beams crossing at a point slightly above center is the most widely recognized religious symbol on Earth — appearing in churches worldwide, as jewelry, in art, and wherever Christian faith is expressed. Christianity's two billion adherents use the cross as the central emblem of their faith.

Crosses also mark graves across many traditions, connecting death and resurrection symbolism. Used for Christian cultural and religious content, Christmas and Easter celebrations, interfaith discussions, and any expression of Christian faith, identity, or the tradition's 2000-year cultural influence.