Christ and His Commission:
The large central cross represents Christ Himself, who commissions His disciples to carry out His mission of spreading the Gospel to all nations through teaching and baptism (Matthew 28:18–20).
The Four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John:
The four smaller crosses specifically symbolize the four canonical Gospels, which collectively convey the life, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. These Gospels mark different perspectives of Christ’s ministry and message to the world, forming the foundation of Christian faith.
Global Mission:
Another interpretation views the four smaller crosses as representing the four corners of the earth, illustrating the universality of Christ’s message originating from Jerusalem, the historically and theologically central city in the narrative of salvation.
Christ’s Wounds:
Together, the large cross and four smaller crosses can represent the five sacred wounds of Christ—the large center cross for His side, and the four smaller crosses for the wounds in His hands and feet.
Christ and His Commission:
The large central cross represents Christ Himself, who commissions His disciples to carry out His mission of spreading the Gospel to all nations through teaching and baptism (Matthew 28:18–20).
The Four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John:
The four smaller crosses specifically symbolize the four canonical Gospels, which collectively convey the life, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. These Gospels mark different perspectives of Christ’s ministry and message to the world, forming the foundation of Christian faith.
Global Mission:
Another interpretation views the four smaller crosses as representing the four corners of the earth, illustrating the universality of Christ’s message originating from Jerusalem, the historically and theologically central city in the narrative of salvation.
Christ’s Wounds:
Together, the large cross and four smaller crosses can represent the five sacred wounds of Christ—the large center cross for His side, and the four smaller crosses for the wounds in His hands and feet.