holy cross
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holy cross¹
Where it comes from
From Middle English holy cros, holy crosse, equivalent to holy + cross.
noun holy crosses
- A cross as a Christian symbol of the crucifixion of Christ
Holy Cross²
Where it comes from
From Middle English Holy Crosse, equivalent to holy + cross.
proper noun
- The historical cross on which Christ died.
- A church, religious institute, or educational institution dedicated to the cross on which Jesus died.
- A minor city in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
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A minor city in Dubuque County, Iowa.
Similar: Cross, Holy Rood, True Cross
- An unincorporated community in Marion County, Kentucky.
- A neighbourhood of New Orleans, Louisiana.
- A township in Clay County, Minnesota.
- An unincorporated community in the town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.
- A suburb of Wallsend, Metropolitan Borough of North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear (OS grid ref NZ3167).
- A settlement in Clent parish, Bromsgrove district, Worcestershire (OS grid ref SO9278).
- A barangay of Manay, Davao Oriental, Philippines.
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name historical cross on which Christ died
| Español | Santa Cruz |
|---|---|
| Português | Santa Cruz |
| Italiano | Santa Croce |
| Tiếng Việt | Thánh Giá |
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