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pectoral cross

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pectoral cross
worn by prelates on chain around neck. [Christian Iconog.: Child, 255; Jobes, 386]
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According to Mr Sherlock, the pendant come behind only the Lindisfarne Gospels and the pectoral cross found when St Cuthbert's tomb in Durham Cathedral was opened in 1827 in terms of importance.
Instead of a bishop's cassock and gold pectoral cross, he wore a black soutane and a simple wooden cross.
One anonymous donor has contributed a diamond pectoral cross, and in 1954 the people of New Mexico donated their jewelry to make a crown for her.
 
 
 
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