The Meaning of a Celtic Cross
Celtic cross can be linked to the 7th century when these crosses where erected by Irish missionaries in Ireland. You can find these crosses standing free in churchyards in Ireland and now in many of the churches in the UK also. The Celtic Crosses can be termed as ringed crosses because of their design.
The Celtic-cross is a symbol that has a ring circling the intersection of the cross. The earlier Celtic-cross has a ring that joins the arms for supporting the structure of the cross and at times the bottom would be rectangular to give a strong base to the structure. The ring surrounding the cross is usually decorated with carvings and art forms.
If you are looking to understanding what does the Celtic cross mean then there can be different schools of thoughts. The different meanings of Celtic cross are mentioned below. Let`s go through these theories one by one.
â-Â Celtic-cross is extensively used symbol of Christianity but the history of this symbol can be dated back beyond the existence of Christianity. The four arms in the cross signify the four elements namely earth, water, air and fire; the four directions east west north south and the essential four parts of a human body. Mind, heart and soul.
â-Â Another theory as stated by the Roman emperor, Constantine can be that the Celtic-cross is a result of the Chi Rho Symbol; wherein the Chi and Rho are the representation of Christ in Greek. When this Chi and Rho are linked the resultant is similar to a Celtic-cross.
â-Â The ring in the Celtic cross can be a representation of the Christ’s Halo or even a pagan representation of their sun or moon God that was used by Romans later on.
The Celtic cross apart from its religious value has turned out to be a fashion accessory also. There are many people who wear these Celtic cross as pendants and you can get these in different materials ranging from antique silver to sterling silver etc. So if you are looking for a pendant that is traditions yet fashionable then a Celtic cross can be your choice. You can easily buy one of these crosses through an online store or a reputed shop. They are made up of different metals and are available in different colors. You can buy the one according to your budget, style and choice.
