Crucifix
The crucifix is a principal symbol of the Christian religion, being a cross with the hanging figure of Jesus Christ (the corpus). It is primarily used in Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Anglican circles, and emphasizes Christ's sacrifice. Other Protestant denominations prefer to depict the cross without the corpus, to emphasize the resurrection.
A crucifix is often worn on a necklace as an item of jewellery, or is attached to a rosary.
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See Crucifix (band) For information about the US punk band of that name.