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Old 02-27-2007, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Puritan Sailor View Post
Anyone know when the Cross began to be used decoratively in church architecture and worship?
I know there are examples in Roman Christian worship places, they used the fish and a number of other symbols prior to this, you can see this in mosaics. The cross before around 250 AD you do not see often, many believe this is because the cross still hit a bit close to home. Grace and Peace.
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