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There
are many thoughts and legends as
to the background of the Celtic
Cross.
One
interpretation portrays the circle
as the eternal and endless love of
God's love shown to humanity
through Christ's sacrifice on the
cross. It is also recognized as a
halo. The cross shows the
crucifixion and resurrection of
Christ to bring eternal hope of
salvation to mankind.
A
popular belief concerns St.
Patrick. While preaching to the
Druids of Ireland, he was near a
sacred stone that was made with a
circle symbolic of the moon
goddess. St. Patrick carved into
this stone a Latin cross over the
circle, using this as a means of
conveying the importance of
Christianity into their lives. |
