Processional Cross like Pope JPII's Crucifix?

[JKirkLVNV]

HagiaSophia:

Re: Bent Cross Crucifix?​

"The crucifix used by the Holy Father is technically his crozier, the shepherd staff that is the most senior ecclesiastical insignia of the bishop and represents his pastoral authority. As bishops and the shepherds of the Universal Church, the popes have used the crozier, but ceased doing so in the 11th century. Traditionally, the crozier traces its origins back all the way to the Apostles, and it is known to have been used in the traditional form by bishops(with an ornamental crook) from the time of Pope Celestine I (r. 422-432.

Pope Paul instituted a change upon his election. Rather than use a traditional crozier – seen as a symbol of jurisdictional authority – the pontiff adopted what was termed a pastoral staff. The staff was designed by Italian artist Lello Scorzelli in the shape of a crucifix. The staff was retained by both Popes John Paul I and John Paul II. In 1990, a new, slightly re-designed staff was presented to the pontiff in honor of his birthday. This staff is still in use today…"

ewtn.com/vexperts/showme…8&number=408039

Our Hagia Sophia, a reference source par excellence!!! God bless.

 

[BulldogCath]

Now that sounds like an answer I can agree with

Thank you

HagiaSophia:

Re: Bent Cross Crucifix?​

"The crucifix used by the Holy Father is technically his crozier, the shepherd staff that is the most senior ecclesiastical insignia of the bishop and represents his pastoral authority. As bishops and the shepherds of the Universal Church, the popes have used the crozier, but ceased doing so in the 11th century. Traditionally, the crozier traces its origins back all the way to the Apostles, and it is known to have been used in the traditional form by bishops(with an ornamental crook) from the time of Pope Celestine I (r. 422-432.

Pope Paul instituted a change upon his election. Rather than use a traditional crozier – seen as a symbol of jurisdictional authority – the pontiff adopted what was termed a pastoral staff. The staff was designed by Italian artist Lello Scorzelli in the shape of a crucifix. The staff was retained by both Popes John Paul I and John Paul II. In 1990, a new, slightly re-designed staff was presented to the pontiff in honor of his birthday. This staff is still in use today…"

ewtn.com/vexperts/showme…8&number=408039

 

[BulldogCath]

But why would Pope Paul VI feel the need to have a new crucifix made just for him now that I am thinking about it? what was wrong with what was used since the 11th century???-A “Pastoral Staff”, does that mean that the council was also Pastoral as has been documented?

JKirkLVNV:

Our Hagia Sophia, a reference source par excellence!!! God bless.

 

[need_to_know]

Sometimes there are Rosary beads with Papal Crucifixes on eBay. I don’t know if that would be any help, though.

 

[JKirkLVNV]

But why would Pope Paul VI feel the need to have a new crucifix made just for him now that I am thinking about it? what was wrong with what was used since the 11th century???-A “Pastoral Staff”, does that mean that the council was also Pastoral as has been documented?

The Pope’s hadn’t carried the crosier at all for centuries, according to what Hagia posted. They ceased to do so **IN **the 11th century.

 

[Pariah_Pirana]

Genesis of JPII crucifix:

freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1378567/posts

 

[EdeEC]

Call SHIDONI Bronze Gallery.

They have a limited edition of 30 of a bronze version of the Bow Cross doen in a silver nitrate patina, by Gib Singleton, the artist who created the original.
505-988-8001 x 120