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Celtic cross   /sˈɛltɪk krɔs/   Listen
Celtic cross

noun
1.
A Latin cross with a ring surrounding the intersection.






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"Celtic cross" Quotes from Famous Books



... traces of devotion to him are still existing. The name of Kilbarchan, in the county of Renfrew, proves the connection of the saint with that neighbourhood. St. Barchan's Fair was held there annually. In the same county is to be found an ancient Celtic cross erected in honour of St. Berchan. Another fair was at Tain; this is evident from an ancient charter of that burgh, in which it is stated that St. Barquhan's Fair is "held on the 3rd day after the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula, commonly called Lambmes." St. Peter ...
— A Calendar of Scottish Saints • Michael Barrett



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