
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Carolingian Cross
forms
the cross, the symbol of Christ’s sacrifice with four triquetra, which
represent the Trinity. The two symbols together give a sense that
Christ was not alone on the cross, he was joined by the Father and the
Holy Spirit.
Dogwood
according to legend, played a
part in the crucifixion of Christ. At one time the dogwood was tall and
straight and its wood was used in the construction of Christ's cross.
After Christ was crucified, he changed the tree to its current form,
short and twisted so that it was never used for a crucifixion again.
Its flowers were also changed to represent the crucifixion, four petals
in the formation of a cross, the stamens in the shape of a crown of
thorns, and the berries, the color of Christ's blood.
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