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The cross has probably disintegrated by now or it was used for numerous purposes at the time. Once crosses were removed and taken down, they were used for firewood, for building, etc.
As the centuries rolled on and mounds of different civilisations were built on mounds, the cross has disappeared. This is a good thing really, as the cross should not be venerated in any one. It was an instrument of torture for the many who hung on it.
Occasionally we hear that that the cross of Jesus, or a piece of the cross has been found and is a closely guarded relic. However, Jesus could only die on one cross and the number of "crosses" now owned by "collectors" is all out of proportion.
The actual cross that Jesus was crucified on is not preserved, but pieces of the True Cross are said to be held in various relics around the world, including in Europe and the Middle East. These relics are venerated by Christians as symbols of Jesus' sacrifice and redemption.
The first and most important "True Cross of Jesus" was allegedly found by Helena on a pilgrimage to Palestine, where she found the cross of Jesus and those of the two robbers, all still intact, as well as uncovering the places of Jesus' birth, crucifixion and burial, and various other important relics. When Helena left Palestine, she took several pieces of wood from the True Cross.
The custody of the True Cross was entrusted to the bishop of Jerusalem, who gratified the devotion of the pilgrims by the gift of small pieces, which they enchased in gold or gems and carried away to their respective countries. As the commerce would soon have depleted what remained of the cross, it was found convenient to suppose that the marvelous wood possessed a secret power of vegetation, and that its substance, though continually diminished, remained entire and unimpaired.
By the end of the Middle Ages so many churches claimed to possess a piece of the True Cross, that John Calvin (Traité Des Reliques) said "There is no abbey so poor as not to have a specimen. In some places there are large fragments, as at the Holy Chapel in Paris, at Poictiers, and at Rome, where a good-sized crucifix is said to have been made of it."
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Where is the cross jesus died on?
The cross on which Jesus died is traditionally believed to be located at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Israel. This site is considered one of the most important places of Christian pilgrimage in the world.
What was Jesus' cross called?
Jesus' cross is commonly referred to as the "Cross of Calvary" or the "Cross of Golgotha." Golgotha, meaning "place of the skull," is a hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified.
How many men were on the cross when Jesus was crucified?
Do you mean who were the men beside Jesus on the cross, or the men to put Jesus on the cross
What is the difference between the cross and a cross?
"The cross" typically refers to the Christian symbol representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, while "a cross" can refer to any object or structure that intersects at right angles, such as two lines or beams crossing each other.
What was the tree that Jesus was hung on?
Jesus was crucified on a wooden cross, not a tree. The cross was used as a method of execution by the Roman authorities at that time.
Where is the cross jesus died on?
The cross on which Jesus died is traditionally believed to be located at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Israel. This site is considered one of the most important places of Christian pilgrimage in the world.
What are symbols important?
The cross is the main symbol of Christianity. It serves a reminder to Christians of the price that was paid on their behalf by Jesus Christ. The are a number of variations; Catholics have Jesus on the cross, but Protestants have the cross empty because the cross was not the end and Jesus is now risen.
In jesus time where was Palestine located?
Palestine in Jesus time was located where it is now, only it was not called Palestine then.
Are jesus wounds still painful?
When on the cross it did hurt, but you can not say it hurts now.
Does Jesus' original cross still exist?
Well, the wood is probably rotten by now....
The cross without Jesus Christ on it what does it stand for?
The cross without Jesus on it signifies that He is risen & no longer on the cross..Jesus is alive.
How is the cross used?
the cross is used to remember Jesus and how Jesus died
Was Jesus burned on the cross?
Mo Jesus was not burned on the cross at all.
When did Jesus build the cross?
Jesus didn't build the cross, he was crucified on it.
What are the saints names that died on the cross with Jesus?
No saint died on the cross with Jesus christ , as jesus died on the cross for the sins of all mankind.
What is the second station in the stations of the cross?
The second station is Jesus accepts the cross (Jesus carries the cross).
What do the Christian symbols mean?
The cross is the main symbol of Christianity. It serves a reminder to Christians of the price that was paid on their behalf by Jesus Christ. The are a number of variations; Catholics have Jesus on the cross, but Protestants have the cross empty because the cross was not the end and Jesus is now risen.
