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Crosses
Its intersecting bars suggesting interaction and relationship, the cross has long been used as a religious symbol.
The cross is best known as the symbol of Christianity, in which the cross has many forms and symbolic meanings. But the cross was also used both before and after Christianity in other religious systems. Below are some of the most common varieties of crosses used as religious symbols.
 Tau Cross |
 Greek Cross |
 Latin Cross |
 Celtic Cross |
 Crucifix |
 Gammadion Cross |
 Conqueror's Cross |
 Jerusalem Cross |
 Maltese Cross |
 Cross Patee |
 Patriarchal Cross |
 Russian Cross |
 Papal Cross |
 St. Peter's Cross |
 Victory Cross |
 Budded Cross |
 Calvary/Graded Cross |
 Baptismal Cross |
 St. Julian's Cross |
 Lorraine Cross |
 St. Andrew's Cross |
 Coptic Cross |
 Crux Ansata |
 Ethiopian Cross |
 Methodist Cross |
 Sulfur |
 Ankh |
 Rose Cross |
 Golden Dawn Cross |
 Gnostic Cross (Sun Cross) |
