What's the meaning of the Jerusalem Cross »
Jerusalem Cross
This page is about the meaning, origin and characteristic of the symbol, emblem, seal, sign, logo or flag: Jerusalem Cross.
Dating back nearly 1000 years and also known as the Crusader's Cross, this symbol has been a noteworthy Christian emblem since its creation.
As its name implies, this cross is closely associated with the period of Christian rule in the Holy Land (c.1100-1291). According to tradition, it was the Frankish nobleman Godfrey de Bouillon who first adopted the symbol as a heraldic device, and after the establishment of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem in 1099-1100, it was incorporated into kingdom's the coat of arms.
There have been many symbolic meanings connected to the cross, the most common of which are, 1) the five wounds of Christ and 2) Christ himself surrounded by the Four Evangelists (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John).
Even after Christian power in the Holy Land declined and was eventually driven by Islamic forces in the late 13th century, the cross remained an important symbol and is still in use today as a motif for jewelry and other decorative items.
- 1,259 Views
Graphical characteristics:
Symmetric, Open shape, Monochrome, Contains straight lines, Has crossing lines.
Categories: Emblems, Religious Symbols.
Jerusalem Cross is part of the Christian Symbols group.
More symbols in Christian Symbols:
Christian signs and symbols. read more »
More symbols in Emblems:
An emblem is an abstract or representational pictorial image that represents a concept, like a moral truth, or an allegory, or a person, like a king or saint. Although words emblem and symbol are of… read more »
More symbols in Religious Symbols:
Religious symbolism is the use of symbols, including archetypes, acts, artwork, events, or natural phenomena, by a religion. Religions view religious texts, rituals, and works of art as symbols of co… read more »
Citation
Use the citation below to add this symbol to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Jerusalem Cross." Symbols.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 23 Dec. 2024. <https://www.symbols.com/symbol/jerusalem-cross>.
Have a discussion about Jerusalem Cross with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In