cross-bearer
1Cross-Bearer — • The cleric or minister who carries the processional cross, that is, a crucifix provided with a long staff or handle Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Cross Bearer Cross Bearer …
2Cross-bearer — Cross bear er ( b?r ?r), n. (R.C.Ch.) A subdeacon who bears a cross before an archbishop or primate on solemn occasions. [1913 Webster] …
3cross-bearer — /kraws bair euhr, kros /, n. a person who carries or holds a cross, esp. in a religious procession. [1530 40; CROSS + BEARER] * * * …
4cross-bearer — /kraws bair euhr, kros /, n. a person who carries or holds a cross, esp. in a religious procession. [1530 40; CROSS + BEARER] …
5cross-bearer — cross′ bear er n. crucifer 1) • Etymology: 1530–40 …
6cross-bearer — one who carries a burden …
7cross — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. rood, crucifix; crosspiece, cross mark, X, ex; gibbet; bur den, trial, trouble, adversity, affliction; hybrid, mixture, crossbreed; half caste, half breed; (cap.) Christianity, the Church, Gospel. v.… …
8The Cross and Crucifix in Liturgy — The Cross and Crucifix in Liturgy † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Cross and Crucifix in Liturgy (1) Material Objects in Liturgical Use; (2) Liturgical Forms connected with Them; (3) Festivals Commemorative of the Holy Cross;… …
9Muiredach's High Cross — West face of Muiredach s High Cross. Muiredach s High Cross is a high cross from the 10th or possibly 9th century, located at the ruined monastic site of Monasterboice, County Louth, Ireland. There are two other high crosses at Monasterboice; in… …
10Victoria Cross — For the abbreviation, see VC. For other uses, see Victoria Cross (disambiguation). Victoria Cross …
