Symbolism of Crosses

Cross Types

The cross has always been linked to religious beliefs, and symbolizes love, faith and goodness.

    Latin Cross - Most commonly used. It is the oldest and simplest symbol of Christianity.


    Greek Cross - The traditional symbol of Christianity. The Greek Cross has four arms which are equal in length.


    Calvary Cross - A Latin Cross which stand on three steps. The three steps stand for faith, hope and charity (or love).


    Fleuree Gross - Symbolizes the adult Christian. This cross has flaired our or flowered ends.


    Celtic Cross - The Celtic Cross dates back to the 5' century Celtic culture of England. The cross is very elaborate in decoration. The circle around the crosspiece symbolizes eternity.


    Ionic Cross - Similar to the Celtic Cross with flaired ends. This Cross symbolizes everlasting salvation, love and glory.


    Eastern Cross - Also known as a Russian or Greek Orthodox Cross. This cross has an upper horizontal cross above the traditional Latin cross which represents the inscription over the head of Jesus. Below the traditional arm is a slanting shoulder which represents the footrest.


    Botonee Cross - The four arms of this cross are equal in length with trefoil (three-lobed) ends which represent the Trinity.