An upright cross with a shorter crossbar set above the centre.
Also known as: Christian cross, Crux immissa, Church cross
The Latin cross is the most widespread form of the Christian cross, with a vertical beam longer than the horizontal one. It is used across denominations, though what it emphasises differs between them.
Identifies Christianity and Christian places of worship, and is the form most often meant by 'the cross' without further qualification.
Contexts: Religion
Refers to the crucifixion of Jesus; within Christian theology it carries meanings of sacrifice, redemption and resurrection, which different traditions emphasise differently.
A theological claim held within Christianity, recorded as that tradition's own understanding rather than as an external fact.
Contexts: Religion
Is distinguished from the crucifix, which carries a figure of Christ; a bare cross and a crucifix are used differently across denominations.
Contexts: Religion
A vertical beam crossed by a shorter horizontal beam set above the midpoint.
Both are forms of the Christian cross used by different traditions.
Both are upright crosses; the plus sign has equal arms crossing at the centre.