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Passion Cross

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

a cross of the form of that on which our Savior suffered, with a long stem and a short traverse near the top. It is of occasional occurrence as a heraldic charge, though less frequent than many other varieties of cross. A passion' cross, when elevated' on three steps or degrees (which have been said by heralds to represent the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity), is called a Cross Calvary.