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Crucifix - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Host, Pieta, T, X, Ankh, Ark, Asperger, Bambino, Beads, Candle, Censer, Chi
A small, handheld crufix. These are very common in Christian areas of the world.

The crucifix is a principal symbol of the Christian religion. It consists of a Christian cross, against which is nailed a figurine representing Jesus.

It is primarily used in Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and some Anglican circles, and emphasizes Christ's sacrifice - his death by crucifixion. Some Protestant denominations prefer to depict the cross without the corpus, to emphasize the resurrection while others are opposed to their use and consider attempting to depict the Son of God in such a way to be idolatry.

A crucifix is often worn on a necklace as an item of jewellery, or is attached to a rosary.

A crucifix amidst the cornfields near  in rural ,
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A crucifix amidst the cornfields near Mureck in rural Styria, Austria

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Example Usage of Crucifix

Carlos8625: 1,2 Freddy's coming for you 3,4 better lock your door's 5,6 grab your Crucifix 7,8 better stay awake 9,10 never sleep again
soulsupply: Should we all still have a Crucifix? - ENJOY 2day's fresh SOUL SNACK: Cross vs Crucifix! http://bit.ly/5zKVDO via
Gambitisremy: "thats a Crucifix!! either he learned that from me or watches to much ufc"- ill . . ima beast lmao
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