An altar cross or altar crucifix is a cross or crucifix placed upon an altar, and is often the principal ornament of the altar. == History == Early Christians were wary of publicly exposing the cross or crucifix for fear of subjecting it to the insults of pagans, or scandalizing the weak.
An altar cross or altar crucifix is a cross or crucifix placed upon an altar, and is often the principal ornament of the altar. == History == Early Christians were wary of publicly exposing the cross or crucifix for fear of subjecting it to the insults of pagans, or scandalizing the weak.
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