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3/15/2010

Irish Celtic Cross Meaning

Celtic Cross Meaning
Celtic Cross Meaning
The Celtic Cross (Irish Cross) is an Irish symbol combining a standard Christian cross with a sun ring circling and connecting the cross limbs. Legend has it that St. Patrick in his effort to convert the Celtic Pagans to Christianity, added the sun circle to the cross to instill in the Pagans that Christianity was similar to their Druid beliefs. The sun and moon were important symbols to the Pagans as they believed they were magical and givers of life.

Some Irish Catholic priests state the Celtic Cross is a symbol of everlasting life through the crucifixion of Christ.

The Celtic Cross legend has it's origin at the same time as the ancient Egyptian pyramids dating back some 5000 years. However, the oldest standing Celtic Crosses can be traced back to the early 8th century.

Many Irish Catholic priests teach the Celtic Cross is a symbol of everlasting life through the crucifixion of Christ making it a desired choice as a tombstone with many Irish Christians.


Happy St. Patrick's Day!


LURKING, ERIN GOES BRALESS ON THE GRASSY KNOLL
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12 comments:

  1. Gumby3/15/2010 6:56 AM

    Makes me want to sing Disneys Circle of life song.

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  2. Gumby3/15/2010 6:56 AM

    Hey, weren't the Pagans a motorcycle Gang. (CLUB)

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  3. Evil-Lep3/15/2010 7:03 AM

    A serious question, why is the Irish cross different from the regular Catholic cross. One not with the circle?

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  4. Valdunagan3/15/2010 9:07 AM

    I come here looking for humor and you surprise me with an actual factual post. Jolly good show ol boy.

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  5. LOTGK3/16/2010 4:16 AM

    Elton John is coming to the Youngstown Cavelli center in May. Maybe you could sing a duet....

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  6. LOTGK3/16/2010 4:17 AM

    Yes, they were a club. Fairly big in the Youngstown area.

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  7. LOTGK3/16/2010 4:22 AM

    Legend has it that St. Patrick in his attempts to convert the Druid people from their pagan beliefs, used one of their own symbols, the ring representing the sun and moon and the cross hoping it would help them understand the new religion better. Apparently it worked!

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  8. LOTGK3/16/2010 4:23 AM

    I post one about once a year. Maybe twice.

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  9. Wanda3/16/2010 9:01 AM

    That's a beautiful cross. Covered in green moss for St. Patrick's Day.

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  10. LOTGK3/16/2010 8:02 PM

    Yes, very lovely. Thank you.

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  11. Dettshaw3/17/2010 2:48 PM

    Looks like a branding iron I saw on Rawhide many years ago!

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  12. LOTGK3/17/2010 4:07 PM

    From the Double D ranch right? :D

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