Cross Shape Collection (#3)

Residents dressed as penitents take part in an Easter Passion Play on Good Friday in the Basque town of Balmaseda March 29, 2013

A member of the Nazarenos brotherhood takes part in a processsion on Good Friday in Zipaquira, Colombia, March 25, 2016. REUTERS/John Vizcaino TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A wooden cross floats amongst poppies that have been thrown into a fountain in Trafalgar Square during the Armistice Day of remembrance in central London, Britain November 11, 2015

The image of the Nazarene of La O brotherhood is silhouetted by the sun during a Holy Week procession in the Andalusian capital of Seville, southern Spain March 25, 2016

Religious statues and paintings are pictured inside Lima Cathedral in downtown Lima, Peru, January 23, 2018. REUTERS/Henry Romero

Silhouetted crosses are seen at Powazki cemetery in Warsaw on Easter Sunday April 4, 2010. People traditionally visit the graves of the loved ones during Easter

The shadows of a Cross and a Crescent are cast by an anti-Mursi
The shadows of a Cross and a Crescent, symbols of Christianity and Islam respectively, are cast by an anti-Mursi and supporter of Egypts army and police outside a police academy

Snow-covered chapel is seen in Tulfes
A snow-covered chapel is seen, after the first snowfall of the season, in the western Austrian village of Tulfes, Austria, November 7, 2017. REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A 90 minutes long exposure shows star trails around the North Star, above a cross atop an acient tumulus in Grossmugl, Austria, August 22, 2017. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Spanish legionnaires carry statue of Christ of Mena during Holy Week, in Malaga
Spanish legionnaires carry a statue of the Christ of Mena outside a church during a ceremony ahead of the Mena brotherhood procession during Holy Week, in Malaga, Spain March 29, 2018

Crosses are seen placed at a memorial in memory of the victims killed in the shooting at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas, U.S. November 7, 2017

A tree is covered with snow on a sunny spring day in the western Austrian village of Absam April 7, 2015. REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A man holds a cross after a competition to retrieve it from the water during Epiphany day celebrations in the port village of Zygi, near Limassol January 6, 2015

A man walks past the graves of soldiers killed in the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus at the Tymvos Macedonitissas military cemetery in Nicosia, Cyprus July 19, 2017

A full moon rises behind St. Sava temple in Belgrade, Serbia, January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

A cross and bullet are seen on Ukrainian serviceman as he stands in his camp near Donetsk September 2, 2014. Russian troops are strengthening their positions in eastern Ukraine

A church made entirely from ice is seen during the night at Balea Lac resort in the Fagaras mountains January 29, 2015. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (ROMANIA - Tags)

A person prays with a rosary as Pope Francis leads the Holy Rosary at the Saint Mary Major Basilica in Rome, May 4, 2013. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (ITALY - Tags: RELIGION TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A Ukrainian border post is seen through bullet holes in a trucks windscreen on the
An Ukrainian border post is seen through bullet holes in a trucks windscreen on the outskirts of the eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk June 3, 2014

A cross on the dome of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is seen during a partial solar eclipse in Moscow, March 20, 2015

Woman walks along tombs at the municipal cemetery of San Salvador in Oviedo
A woman walks along tombs at the municipal cemetery of San Salvador in Oviedo, northern Spain, October 30, 2017. REUTERS/Eloy Alonso TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A meteor streaks past stars in the night sky above Leeberg hill during the Perseid meteor shower in Grossmugl, Austria, August 13, 2017. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A woman raises her hand during a prayer service one day after the killing of five
A woman raises her hand during a prayer service at the Concord Baptist Church, one day after a lone gunman ambushed and killed five police officers at a protest decrying police shootings of black

Nuns of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate mark the day of Baptism
Nuns of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate take part in a ceremony marking the 1031st anniversary of the Christianisation of the country, which was then known as Kievan Rus

An aerial view of the Amazon near Humaita, Amazonas State, Brazil, Brazil August 22, 2019. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

A cross stands in Holy Land USA in Waterbury
A cross stands in Holy Land USA, a now closed theme park inspired by Bible passages and locales, in Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

The lighted cross of Chorrillos is seen from a cliff overlooking the Pacific ocean in the district of Miraflores in Lima, Peru, August 1, 2019. REUTERS/Susana Vera

A cross of the Basilica of the Agustinas Recoletas is seen as fireworks explode over the Ciudadela during an international fireworks contest at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, July 13

View shows churches and buildings in Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank
A view shows churches and buildings in Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank June 17, 2019. Picture taken June 17, 2019. REUTERS/Raneen Sawafta

The Wider Image: A climate-change frontier in the worlds northernmost town
White wooden gravestones at risk of landslides due to the thawing permafrost underneath the ground, stand at the side of a mountain in the Longyearbyen cemetery in the town of Longyearbyen in

Don Quixote - The Goatherds Tale
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. The Goatherds Tale

The dead Christ engraving 1870
The Dore Gallery by Edmund Ollier - Cassel, Petter and Galpin (London-New York) 1870

Jesus falling with the Cross
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Jesus Christ falling with the Cross

blessing of crusade

sky
showing crusaders seeing a sign from god in the sky

The Death of Jesus Christ
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing The Death of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ on the Cross
Vintage engraving by Albrecht Durer, Jesus Christ on the Cross, 1508

Yellow lampshade poppy / Yellow poppywort (Meconopsis integrifolia) after rainfall. Sichuan Province, China

Cross on Mountain
Off in the distance high atop a rugged desert mountain is a large cross sculpture also known as Cristo Rey. The silhouette of the mountain

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The Cross Shape: A Symbol of Faith, History, and Unity In the depths of history, the Knights Templar embarked on a sacred mission to collect relics for their nation. Their emblem, the cross shape, became synonymous with bravery and devotion. Underneath the star constellation Ursa Major (Great Bear), which shone brightly in the night sky over Leeberg hill near an ancient castle, one could feel a sense of awe and wonder at the power that this symbol held. An engraving from 1870 depicted Jesus falling beneath the weight of his cross—a poignant reminder of sacrifice and redemption. This image served as a testament to humanity's ability to endure even in times of great struggle. As dusk settled over domes adorned by golden crosses at Andreevsky Monastery and its neighboring main building, one couldn't help but be captivated by the ethereal beauty that surrounded them. The sun's gentle descent painted a breathtaking backdrop against these holy structures. At Kalwaria Zebrzydowska - Bernardine Monastery during nighttime hours, when darkness blanketed everything around it like a protective cloak, only illuminated by moonlight or flickering candle flames within its walls—there stood another cross-shaped monument. It stood tall as if guarding secrets untold. In Krasnoyarsk region's snowy landscape lay an Orthodox chapel with its cross covered in pristine white snow—an enchanting sight that evoked feelings of peace amidst nature's tranquility. After a devastating forest fire near Serta village left destruction in its wake, only remnants remained—a shrine standing defiantly among charred trees. The resilience embodied by this solitary cross was both humbling and inspiring. Across vast plains in Kansas stood Coronado Cross—a towering structure paying homage to Spanish Conquistador Francisco Vasquez de Coronado. Its presence reminded all who beheld it of historical conquests intertwined with religious fervor.