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The cross is a significant symbol of the Christian religion, so many (not all) churches had the cruciform ground plan.
During the 12th century many small village churches were built much more simply with a two- or three-cell plan, like two or three rectangles stuck together in a line (the largest section for the congregation, the smallest for the altar and the priest).
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∙ 12y agoBecause Christians believe it as their symbol of religion
The cross is an important symbol because of its association with Christ. The absurdity of basing the most recognisable symbol on an instrument of horrific execution probably appeals to God's sense of humour.
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∙ 16y agoBecause it is the Christian symbol. Because the cross symbolizes victory over the death we would have no choice but to face if Jesus had not come.
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∙ 12y agoBecause whoever built the church decided to incorporate the symbolism.
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∙ 13y agoThe cross symbolises the cross that Jesus died on to forgive our sins.
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∙ 13y agobecause jesus was killed on a cross
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What is transeptal?
The transverse arm, north or south, of a cross-shaped church.
What is a transept?
The transverse arm, north or south, of a cross-shaped church.
What is crucifix in a catholic church?
A Cruciform Church is a term describing anything that is cross-shaped. The actual word 'Cruciform' means 'a cross-shaped church'. The reason why Christians have Cruciform Churches is mainly because the cross is related a lot with Christ and how he died on a Crucifix. This is the typical image of a Gothic church.
What is a cross-bridge?
a bridge that is shaped like a cross
What was the name of the ethopian church that was shaped into a cross?
It's the Church of Saint George. See attached link.
What shape is pilgrimage church?
A pilgrimage church is typically shaped like a cross, but the shapes can vary. Pilgrimage churches are frequently located by the graves of saints and are usually built where a miracle had taken place.
Who was buried in a grave shaped like a cross?
Me
Why is a church roof shaped like a boat?
It is shaped like a boat due to the story of Noah's Ark
Was Saint Andrew martyred?
According to Church tradition, Andrew was crucified in Greece on an X-shaped cross.
Why is the church square?
Well, the truth is, most churches are shaped in a cross, with the altar at the top with a pulpit close to it on the inner edge of one of the sides, and with the font down at the bottom. It is shaped as a cross in memory of Jesus Christ, our Saviour.
What does a Saint Andrew's cross look like?
Saint Andrew was crucified on an X-shaped cross.
The cross-shaped floor plan of a church is formed by the combined shapes of the nave and the?
It is called the cruciform. It is the combined shapes of the nave and transepts.
