Page 9 - Faith Connections Issue 2

ISSUE 2 JULY 2021

St. Thomas Cross

By John Maliekal, Grade 5

The Saint Thomas Cross is the symbol of our faith. We

see this cross in the church every time we go for Mass,
but what does this important symbol of our faith

really mean?
Unlike most crosses, the Saint Thomas Cross doesn’t
have the body of Jesus on it. The reason behind this is

to show life rather than death and suffering. The four
ends of the cross are floral shaped, representing the

tree of life. The three steps at the bottom of the cross
represent Golgotha and the death of Jesus. They also
represent the three decks of the Ark and the ascent to

Mt. Sinai. The dove on the top of the cross represents
the Holy Trinity. As you can probably tell, the Saint

Thomas Cross was well thought of when it was Maria George
designed. The next time you see the Saint Thomas

Cross, you’ll know what each part of the cross means. Kindergarten

Thomas George

Grade 4

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