Armenian Cross
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An Armenian cross is a symbol that combines a cross
with a floral postament or elements. In the Armenian Christianity it was combined with the Christian cross
and this design was often used for high cross
es – a free-standing cross made of stone and often richly decorated.
Cross
A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two lines or bars perpendicular to each other, dividing one or two of the lines in half. The lines usually run vertically and horizontally; if they run obliquely, the design is technically termed a saltire, although the arms of a saltire need not meet...
with a floral postament or elements. In the Armenian Christianity it was combined with the Christian cross
Christian cross
The Christian cross, seen as a representation of the instrument of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, is the best-known religious symbol of Christianity...
and this design was often used for high cross
High cross
A high cross or standing cross is a free-standing Christian cross made of stone and often richly decorated. There was a unique Early Medieval tradition in Ireland and Britain of raising large sculpted stone crosses, usually outdoors...
es – a free-standing cross made of stone and often richly decorated.
External links
- Khatchkar collection at Armenica.org
- Old Jugha page on Armeniapedia
- Destruction of Jugha khachkars by Azeri soldiers captured in photos and movie clips.
- Khachkar page on Armeniapedia (many photos)
- Photos at Armenia Photos.info
- Photos of 15th/16th CE khatchkars near Bitlis, Turkey
- Khachkar.am :: Everything about khachkars
- Triumph of Tolerance or Vandalism?
- Photos and history of Khachkars
- Djulfa Virtual Memorial and Museum
- Photos of Exceptional Samples of Armenian Cross-Stones (Khachkars)