Pectoral cross
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- A pectoral cross or pectorale (from the Latin pectoralis, "of the chest") is a cross that is worn on the chest, usually suspended from the neck by a cord or chain. In ancient and medieval times pectoral crosses were worn by both clergy and laity, but by the end of the Middle Ages the pectoral cross came to be a special indicator of position worn by bishops. In the Roman Catholic Church, the wearing of a pectoral cross remains restricted to popes, cardinals, bishops and abbots. In Eastern Orthodox Church and Byzantine Catholic Churches that follow a Slavic Tradition, priests also wear pectoral crosses, while deacons and minor orders do not. The modern pectoral cross is relatively large, and is different from the small crosses worn on necklaces by many Christians. Most pectoral crosses are made of precious metals (platinum, gold or silver) and some contain precious or semi-precious gems. Some contain a corpus like a crucifix while others use stylized designs and religious symbols.
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Porträt Klemens Wenzeslaus, Kurfürst von Trier
Ein Brustbild von Klemens...
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Image: Historisches Museum der Pfalz, Speyer - CC BY -
Brustkreuz
Als Anhänger vor der Brust...
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Image: Ikonen-Museum Recklinghausen - CC BY-NC-SA -
Pektorale - Brustkreuz - Kreuzikone im Stift Heiligenkreuz
Dieses Pektorale wird vom 68....
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Image: Stift Heiligenkreuz - CC BY-NC-SA -
Brustkreuz mit Mosaik
Vergoldetes Brustkreuz mit...
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Image: Museum Abtei Liesborn des Kreises Warendorf - CC BY-NC-SA -
Ambrosius - Bischof von Mailand mit Stab und Buch
Diese Statue steht auf hohem...
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Image: Stift Heiligenkreuz - CC BY-NC-SA
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