Cross
Object number2016.43.5
Datec. 1900
MediumWood; Paint; Metal
Credit LineGift of St. Paul of the Cross Monastery
DescriptionWooden cross painted black.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 50.125 × 26.125 × 1.063 in. (127.3 × 66.4 × 2.7 cm)Historical NotesThe cross was used to ordain men as Passionists and would be carried during the ceremony in which they took their vows, signifying Christ carrying his cross. It is black to remind us of Christ’s death. St. Paul of the Cross Monastery is the first site of the Passionist Congregation in North America and has been in operation since the mid-19th century. This imagery is in line with the mission of the Passionists to promote the remembrance of Christ’s suffering. The Passionists are dedicated to a life of prayer, poverty, penance, and solitude, and proclaim the love of God for us as seen in Jesus’ cross.
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Passionists
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