Religious cross has a long and rich history

The cross is one of the earliest and most widely recognized Christian symbols. Religious cross jewelry has a long and rich history, every cross has its own story. But the powerful meaning of religious cross jewelry has always remain the same faith in Christ as Savior.

Celtic cross may be the most popular religious symbol from other cross and be popular worn by most christian. A Celtic cross brings together a religious, stylish and cultural blend into a unique design. A Celtic cross consists of a traditional-style crucifix, complemented with a slightly smaller ring encircling the cross. A cross that has rich meaning, the ring on the cross is said to be a symbol of God’s endless love. Among other symbolisms, the ring is also said to stand for eternity and the sun. Celtic cross, by be about two centuries years old and have alot of story of his history. The Celtic cross is thought and say to bring greater knowledge, loving, eternity, understanding and the fortitude to deal with trials and adversities, as compared to the Christian cross, which is believed to protect the wearer from harm. A Catholic cross, mostly given as a gift, and serve as a memorable reminder of Christ.

Christian jewelry - cross symbol of Christianity

The cross is one of the earliest and most widely recognized Christian symbols.
Though the cross has always been an important symbol of Christianity, religious cross jewelry was not widely used by early Christians. Since early Christians were often persecuted for their faith, it was not safe to openly display religious cross jewelry. Early Christians instead wore other forms of Christian jewelry, such as the Ichthys and the anchor. The Ichthys, two intersecting arcs resembling the profile of a fish, was probably used in Christian jewelry as a reference to Christ as “the fisher of men”. The anchor, or mariners cross, was used in early Christian jewelry as a symbol of hope based in the faith in Christ. By using these forms of Christian jewelry early Christians were able to avoid persecution.

The popularity of Celtic cross jewelry stems from the fact that it symbolizes all that is good and right about Christianity.Celtic cross jewelry has also come to represent the conversion of heathens through means of inclusion, not war. Celtic cross jewelry has played a large role in the faith of millions, and has helped shape the Church