Today, Christians see the cross as a symbol of hope, ... • At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, the altar cross is small, simple and gold-colored, no taller than 18 inches.

But for the people of Ferris, it’s a symbol of hope and community come back to life. Just in time for Easter, a local landmark has been resurrected: a simple cross that in one way or another has ...

The Cross. A Universal Symbol. By Helen Hoffner. Marian Press, 2024. 136 pages; $23.95. To order: ShopMercy.org or (800) 462-7426 As Catholics, we are all familiar with the crucifix.

Today, the cross is the universal symbol of Christianity. It was not always so. In the early centuries after the time of Jesus Christ, there were other symbols: a dove, a ship, an anchor and a lyre.

As they did so, they made a symbol with their hands – a simple cross, held above their heads. Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post You can cancel anytime.