A wonderful representation of faith, the Celtic Cross first emerged across the island of Ireland in the early Middle Ages. Following the arrival of the Celts from 500BC onwards, these magnificent symbols became widespread across the landscape of Ireland with many still remaining today.
The Celtic Cross' construction features a traditional cross accentuated with a circle around the intersection of the arms and stem. Subject to many different interpretations, the Celtic Cross is said to be a representation of knowledge, strength and compassion to manage life’s ups and downs. The four arms of the Celtic cross are thought to be representative of the four directions of the compassions, the four elements of Fire, Earth, Air and Water, and as representation of our mind, soul, body and heart.
The center ring of the Celtic Cross is said to be evocative of the Celtic symbol for infinite love. With no beginning and no end, more precisely, it is a symbolism of god’s endless love with many believing that it is also a depiction of the halo of Christ.
