Cross Wallpapers - Symbols And Their Meanings

What is the Special Meaning of INRI Above the Christian Cross or Crucifix?

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As “Jesus Nazarene, King of the Jews,” INRI is an acronym for the Latin phrase IESVS·NAZARENVS·REX·IVDÆORVM (Jesus Nazarenus, rex Judaeorum). In the Passion account of the Gospel of John, this title appears in the New Testament. What Does INRI Mean? The “I” and “J” are frequently interchangeable in Latin, and the “J” was not used in classical Latin. Consequently, it is I.N.R.I. and not J.N.R.J. Romans frequently hung a “titulus” or placard above the crucified person to describe the charges brought … Continue reading the article

Different Types Of Crosses And Their Meanings – Christian Cross Variants

In today’s post, we will be delving into the meaning and symbolism behind one of the most popular symbols in the world, namely, the cross. Here is our extensive list of all the different types of crosses including both non-Christian and Christian variations. Christian Cross Variants Naturally, we will start our list with the variants of the Christian cross and when we say ‘Christian cross’, the first thing that comes to mind is, of course, the plain, old Latin cross. Latin … Continue reading the article