page_title: Processional cross
hierarchical_section_title: Processional cross
caption_attribution_description: Suomi: Kirkkoliput ristisaatossa English: Orthodox Easter procession
context_page_description: A processional cross is a crucifix or cross which is carried in Christian processions. Such crosses have a long history: the Gregorian mission of Saint Augustine of Canterbury to England carried one before them "like a standard", according to Bede. Other sources suggest that all churches were expected to possess one. They became detachable from their staffs, so that the earliest altar crosses were processional crosses placed on a stand at the end of the procession. In large churches the "crux gemmata", or richly jewelled cross in precious metal, was the preferred style. Notable early examples include the Cross of Justin II, Cross of Lothair, and Cross of Cong.
context_section_description: A processional cross is a crucifix or cross which is carried in Christian processions.  Such crosses have a long history: the Gregorian mission of Saint Augustine of Canterbury to England carried one before them "like a standard", according to Bede. Other sources suggest that all churches were expected to possess one.  They became detachable from their staffs, so that the earliest altar crosses were processional crosses placed on a stand at the end of the procession.  In large churches the "crux gemmata", or richly jewelled cross in precious metal, was the preferred style.  Notable early examples include the Cross of Justin II (possibly a hanging votive cross originally), Cross of Lothair, and Cross of Cong.
caption: Russian Orthodox Crucession with lantern, processional cross and banners.
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