The cross, which comes from Latin crux, means "fork", was originally a cruel instrument of torture for executing prisoners. It was popular in ancient Rome, the Persian Empire and Carthage, and was usually used to execute rebels and slaves. Later, it became a symbol of Christian faith, symbolizing the suffering, suffering and death of Jesus, saving sinners and representing love and redemption.
43 1 year began to appear in the Christian church, and it was erected at the top of the church in 586.
The cross was originally a cruel instrument of torture to execute prisoners. It was popular in ancient Rome, the Persian Empire and Carthage, and was usually used to execute rebels and slaves.
In history, the cross has many shapes. Latin cross is a vertical cross, which is a common cross shape of Roman Catholicism. The Greek cross is an ordinary cross, which is now used by the Orthodox Church. In addition, there are Lorraine Double Cross, Maltese Swallowtail Cross, St. Andreas Oblique Cross and St. Anton Cross.
As a symbol of Christian belief, the cross can be erected in the church or hung in the place of worship, but it must conform to the building code, give priority to safety, or hung at home. Christians can also hang a small cross on their chests to show their Christian identity, while the big cross worn on their chests is a symbol of bishop's authority.