Difference between revisions of "Pectoral Cross"
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== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_35535" /> == | |||
<p> is a cross of precious metal worn round the necks of [[Roman]] [[Catholic]] and [[Greek]] bishops, attached to a chain,, symbolizing to the faithful authority and jurisdiction. It was worn by St. Alphege in the 11th century. </p> | <p> is a cross of precious metal worn round the necks of [[Roman]] [[Catholic]] and [[Greek]] bishops, attached to a chain,, symbolizing to the faithful authority and jurisdiction. It was worn by St. Alphege in the 11th century. </p> | ||
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<ref name="term_35535"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/cyclopedia-of-biblical-theological-and-ecclesiastical-literature/cross,+pectoral Pectoral Cross from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature]</ref> | <ref name="term_35535"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/cyclopedia-of-biblical-theological-and-ecclesiastical-literature/cross,+pectoral Pectoral Cross from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature]</ref> | ||
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