Inhabited Cross



Inhabited Cross

Inhabited Cross

An Inhabited Cross is any cross design that includes a picture or sculpture of some person or persons other than, or in addition to, Jesus. These may also be called a Saint's Cross, Pope's Cross (see also Papal Cross), or whatever identifies the inhabitant.

Of course, Christ is symbolised by the cross whether or not His image is shown (as in a crucifix) but sometimes people want to additionally revere or honour others. These 'others' may include an image depicting an angel, a figure from the Bible, a particular saint or perhaps a family member. And the person being revered is not always deceased. The pope, for example, is often depicted on Catholic crosses.

(See the Alphabetical Index for cross designs associated with particular saints.)