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# Christian cross

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Crucifix in Eslövs kyrka (church) in Eslöv, Church of Sweden Diocese of Lund, Sweden

The Christian cross is the main symbol of the Christian religion.

Jesus, whom Christians believe is God the Son and their messiah, was crucified (nailed to a large wooden cross). This was a method for killing people in Roman times.

Christians believe that Jesus' death made the sins of all humans go away, and that they are all forgiven, if they forgive others (Matt. 6:14). They also believe that Jesus was resurrected (came back to life) after three days. Because of this, the cross is a symbol for Jesus' sacrifice and suffering, but also a symbol of hope, forgiveness of sins, and victory over death.

There are a lot of different Christian crosses that are symbols for different Christian groups or persons.

A cross with the body of Jesus on it is called a Crucifix.

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