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Martyr’s Cross

Small cross held by martyrs as an attribute linking their deaths to Christ’s crucifixion.

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Observation

A small cross carried by a saint.

Identification

Supports a martyr category when documented with the saint.

Conventional association

Martyrs may hold crosses to associate their sacrifice with Christ’s crucifixion.

Theological interpretation

The attribute can connect the saint’s death with Christ’s Passion.

Uncertainty

Many martyrs share the attribute; exact identity needs inscription or other evidence.

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Figures + icon types

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Saint Georgeassociated-with · source-backedSaint Demetriosassociated-with · source-backed

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Smarthistory
Icons, an introduction
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Medallion with Saint George from an Icon Frame
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Saint DemetriosMartyr’s Cross —associated-with→ Saint Demetrios · source-backedWhy this? Explicit relationship rel-103.Saint GeorgeMartyr’s Cross —associated-with→ Saint George · source-backedWhy this? Explicit relationship rel-102.
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associated-with
Saint George
source-backed · Smarthistory, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Saint Demetrios
source-backed · Smarthistory

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Smarthistory
Icons, an introduction
Open source ↗
text-reference-only; image rights vary by credited work
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Medallion with Saint George from an Icon Frame
Open source ↗
public-domain-image-and-open-access-data

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