True Cross

Proper noun

Meaning

the True Cross

(Christianity) The cross on which Christ was crucified, particularly considered as a relic.

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Drijvers, J.W. Helena Augusta: The Mother of Constantine the Great and the Legend of Her finding the True Cross (Leiden, 1991) 9, 15–17. Source: Internet

Red lac, red lake and crimson lake Titian used glazes of red lake to create the vivid crimson of the robes in "The Vendramin Family Venerating a Relic of the True Cross", completed 1550-60 (detail). Source: Internet

His attempts at religious harmony failed, but he succeeded in returning the True Cross, one of the holiest Christian relics, to Jerusalem. Source: Internet

If da Nova knew the True Cross name had already been assigned, the most obvious and plausible alternative name for him to give the island was "Santa Helena". Source: Internet

In 629 Heraclius restored the True Cross to Jerusalem in a majestic ceremony. Source: Internet

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