"Peter cross" redirects here. For other uses see Peter Cross (disambiguation)
The Cross of St. Peter is an inverted Latin cross. The origin of this symbol comes from the Catholic tradition that St. Peter was crucified upside down, as he felt he was unworthy to be crucified in the same manner that Christ died (upright). It is often used with two keys, symbolizing the keys of heaven. Image File history File links Peter's_Cross. ... Image File history File links Peter's_Cross. ... The traditional form of the Christian cross, known as the Latin cross The Christian cross is a familiar religious symbol of most Christianity. ... Peter Cross may refer to: Cross of St. ... The traditional form of the Christian cross, known as the Latin cross The Christian cross is a familiar religious symbol of most Christianity. ... According to tradition, Peter was crucified upside-down, as shown in this painting by Caravaggio. ... For other uses, see Heaven (disambiguation). ...
During the late Pope John Paul II's visit to Israel, a picture of him with a backdrop of St. Peter's cross was widely circulated on the Internet, propagating the belief of some that the Catholic Church is associated with Satanism. In fact the photograph is related to the Catholic tradition that St. Peter was martyred in Rome (and as Catholic tradition views the Pope as the successor of Peter, it is a logical symbol for the Roman Pontiff). The inverted cross is also one of the traditional symbols used by Petrine Orthodox Sebomenoi. Coat of Arms of Pope John Paul II. The Letter M is for Mary, the mother of Jesus, to whom he held strong devotion Pope John Paul II (Latin: , Italian: Giovanni Paolo II, Polish: Jan Paweł II) born []; 18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005) reigned as the 264th Pope of... Pontiff is a title of certain religious leaders, now used principally to refer to the Mercinary of the New Church. ...
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