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What is a “Risen Christ Crucifix?” I have never heard of one before.
GIRM refers to the General Instructions for the Roman Missal. A document put out by the church to inform priests the proper methods and procedures for conducting the Mass.I’m a bit lost on this one. What is GRIM?
A Crucifix is define as a cross with the image of the crucified Christ on it. The GIRM and other documents specify that a crucifix must be visible in the church.Does it specifically say somewhere in the Cathecism that its bad to have a risen Christ before the cross?
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- There is also to be a cross, with the figure of Christ crucified upon it, either on the altar or near it, where it is clearly visible to the assembled congregation. It is appropriate that such a cross, which calls to mind for the faithful the saving Passion of the Lord, remain near the altar even outside of liturgical celebrations.
I agree I love the crucifixes in my house they always remind me of what Christ did for me. As for the risen corpus on a cross, I know Christ is with me throughout my day. That just seems so meaningless compared to a crucifix or a beautiful picture of Christ.There isn’t any such thing. If Christ is not being Crucified on it, it isn’t a Crucifix now is it.
It’s a cross with a risen Jesus in front of it, but it certainly isn’t a crucifix.
I agree. This image is not historically accurate. I could be mistaken, but I do not believe Christ ever reappeared in resurrected form with the Cross as a backdrop.It’s a weird image. There’s no point in having a cross behind him if he’s resurrected. It’d make sense if it was a risen christ statue with no cross. Because of the way it’s made, it seems to me that it’s meant specifically to take the place of a proper crucifix, as if having the dying christ was offensive or something.
tom.wineman said:Protestants seem to like them.
Sorta look like the man on the
flying trapeze to me .