The cross of Jerusalem has four crosses, one in each quadrant of the larger
cross.
--JCasten
>Dear all.
>Here's an enigma I hope someone could solve: a student asked me yesterday
>which was the symbolic of the 4 crosses painted or carved on each arm of a
>crucifix. I told her that it may be related to the 4 evangelists, but as I
>didn't want to lead her astray, I promised to try to get more explanations
>next week.
>
>Thanks to you.
>Claire Labrecque
>Un.Laval, Quebec.
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