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Perthshire, Scotland
The knotwork in the center of the cross is a triad, which symbolizes
the trinity- Father, Son and Holy Ghost. At the four points of the cross
are ram’s horns, which are a variation of the spiral. The spiral
represents the cosmos or God with all things revolving around Him.
The leaves around the center of the cross possibly represent the
Tree of Life.
7" x 4.75"
Made in USA
$26
The knotwork in the center of the cross is a triad, which symbolizes
the trinity- Father, Son and Holy Ghost. At the four points of the cross
are ram’s horns, which are a variation of the spiral. The spiral
represents the cosmos or God with all things revolving around Him.
The leaves around the center of the cross possibly represent the
Tree of Life.
7" x 4.75"
Made in USA
$26
Killamery Cross
East Face, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
This 12 foot high sandstone cross is found in the old churchyard of Killamery
(Kill means church) close to the Callan-Clonmel road. The center section of the
cross has knotwork turning into two dragons. Another set of dragons ends in a
spiral. The knotwork is a symbol of continuity, eternal life, and expresses the
interconnectedness of all things. Dragons are thought to have the knowledge of
the world. They protected the earth and all its inhabitants. These creatures can
be also seen as snakes. To the Celts, snakes had great healing powers, and
were symbols of rebirth. Snakes are usually shown in pairs symbolizing
opposing forces: Life and Death, Good and Evil, Light and Darkness. The spiral
symbolizes continuous creation and spiritual growth. The hound or Cu on top
symbolizes the heroic.
10.5" x 5.5"
Made in USA
$36
East Face, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
This 12 foot high sandstone cross is found in the old churchyard of Killamery
(Kill means church) close to the Callan-Clonmel road. The center section of the
cross has knotwork turning into two dragons. Another set of dragons ends in a
spiral. The knotwork is a symbol of continuity, eternal life, and expresses the
interconnectedness of all things. Dragons are thought to have the knowledge of
the world. They protected the earth and all its inhabitants. These creatures can
be also seen as snakes. To the Celts, snakes had great healing powers, and
were symbols of rebirth. Snakes are usually shown in pairs symbolizing
opposing forces: Life and Death, Good and Evil, Light and Darkness. The spiral
symbolizes continuous creation and spiritual growth. The hound or Cu on top
symbolizes the heroic.
10.5" x 5.5"
Made in USA
$36
Quin Harp Cross
Quin Friary, Co. Clare, Ireland
The Harp Cross is located among the ruins of the Quin Friary and is
approximately 11 feet high. Quin was founded as a Franciscan Friary in 1433.
It was built in the ruins of a much older anglo-Norman castle. In 1541, King
Henry VII dissolved the friary in his campaign to control the wealth and power
of the church. Carved into the face of the cross is an Irish harp and scores of
shamrocks. Both have become famous symbols of Ireland. The harp figures
into many of the old Irish myths. The shamrock is from a legend about St.
Patrick that says he used a shamrock with its three leaves to explain the
Trinity, the triple nature of God.
14 1/4" x 6"
Made in USA
$49
Quin Friary, Co. Clare, Ireland
The Harp Cross is located among the ruins of the Quin Friary and is
approximately 11 feet high. Quin was founded as a Franciscan Friary in 1433.
It was built in the ruins of a much older anglo-Norman castle. In 1541, King
Henry VII dissolved the friary in his campaign to control the wealth and power
of the church. Carved into the face of the cross is an Irish harp and scores of
shamrocks. Both have become famous symbols of Ireland. The harp figures
into many of the old Irish myths. The shamrock is from a legend about St.
Patrick that says he used a shamrock with its three leaves to explain the
Trinity, the triple nature of God.
14 1/4" x 6"
Made in USA
$49
Slane Priory Cross
Slane, Co. Meath, Ireland
Above the village of Slane, the first Easter fire was lit by St. Patrick in 433 AD
to symbolize the arrival of Christianity to Ireland. A monastery was built on
the Hill of Slane in the 6th century, but little is known about it. The ruins atop
the hill today are what remain of a Franciscan friary and college, having
been ravaged in turn by Vikings, Normans and Cromwell’s troops. This
cross design was developed and inspired by a cross at the present day
ruins. The shamrocks, of course, are a symbol of Ireland and seem to
represent “everything Irish”. The heart and rays streaming from it represent
Christ, the Light of the World. The small bosses of spirals represent
spiritual growth. Along the sides of the shaft we have added a well-known
Irish blessing. “May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks.”
Made in USA
$30
Slane, Co. Meath, Ireland
Above the village of Slane, the first Easter fire was lit by St. Patrick in 433 AD
to symbolize the arrival of Christianity to Ireland. A monastery was built on
the Hill of Slane in the 6th century, but little is known about it. The ruins atop
the hill today are what remain of a Franciscan friary and college, having
been ravaged in turn by Vikings, Normans and Cromwell’s troops. This
cross design was developed and inspired by a cross at the present day
ruins. The shamrocks, of course, are a symbol of Ireland and seem to
represent “everything Irish”. The heart and rays streaming from it represent
Christ, the Light of the World. The small bosses of spirals represent
spiritual growth. Along the sides of the shaft we have added a well-known
Irish blessing. “May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks.”
Made in USA
$30
Glamorganshire Cross
South Glamorgan, Wales
Nearly half of the stone crosses found in Wales occur in Glamorgan,
which was most open to cultural influences from the east. The localized
style in Glamorgan is known for the paneled or cartwheel cross-slab.
There were three major workshops in Glamorgan; Lllantwit Major,
Margam and Methyr Mawr. This wheel cross is from a cross found at St.
Crallo's Church, Coychurch, Bridgend, Wales. The wheel cross evolved
from the chi-rho symbol which represents the first two letters of Christ in
Greek. The knotwork is never-ending binding the soul to the corporal
world. In order for the soul to begin its spiritual journey these knots must
be broken. Another thought is that since the knotwork is unending, it
symbolizes eternal life. Size: 3.5" x 3.5"
Made in USA
$20
South Glamorgan, Wales
Nearly half of the stone crosses found in Wales occur in Glamorgan,
which was most open to cultural influences from the east. The localized
style in Glamorgan is known for the paneled or cartwheel cross-slab.
There were three major workshops in Glamorgan; Lllantwit Major,
Margam and Methyr Mawr. This wheel cross is from a cross found at St.
Crallo's Church, Coychurch, Bridgend, Wales. The wheel cross evolved
from the chi-rho symbol which represents the first two letters of Christ in
Greek. The knotwork is never-ending binding the soul to the corporal
world. In order for the soul to begin its spiritual journey these knots must
be broken. Another thought is that since the knotwork is unending, it
symbolizes eternal life. Size: 3.5" x 3.5"
Made in USA
$20
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