St Thomas Cross
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The St. Thomas Cross, also known as the Mar Thoma Sliva, is the symbol of the Nazrani people. There are six branches of the cross representing the appearance of God in the burning bush
, while the central branch holds the cross
, and the dove at the tip of the cross represents the Holy Spirit
.
Burning bush
The burning bush is an object described by the Book of Exodus as being located on Mount Sinai; according to the narrative, the bush was on fire, but was not consumed by the flames, hence the name...
, while the central branch holds the 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 the dove at the tip of the cross represents the Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit is a term introduced in English translations of the Hebrew Bible, but understood differently in the main Abrahamic religions.While the general concept of a "Spirit" that permeates the cosmos has been used in various religions Holy Spirit is a term introduced in English translations of...
.