| The Celtic cross can be linked to the 7th century | | | | through these theories one by one. |
| when these crosses where erected by Irish | | | | * Celtic-cross is extensively used symbol of |
| missionaries in Ireland. You can find these crosses | | | | Christianity but the history of this symbol can be |
| standing free in churchyards in Ireland and now in | | | | dated back beyond the existence of Christianity. |
| many of the churches in the UK also. The Celtic | | | | The four arms in the cross signify the four |
| crosses can be termed as ringed crosses because | | | | elements namely earth, water, air and fire; the |
| of their design. | | | | four directions east west north south and the |
| The Celtic-cross is a symbol that has a ring circling | | | | essential four parts of a human body. Mind, heart |
| the intersection of the cross. The earlier | | | | and soul. |
| Celtic-cross has a ring that joins the arms for | | | | * Another theory as stated by the Roman |
| supporting the structure of the cross and at | | | | emperor, Constantine can be that the Celtic-cross |
| times the bottom would be rectangular to give a | | | | is a result of the Chi Rho Symbol; wherein the Chi |
| strong base to the structure. The ring surrounding | | | | and Rho are the representation of Christ in Greek. |
| the cross is usually decorated with carvings and | | | | When this Chi and Rho are linked the resultant is |
| art forms. | | | | similar to a Celtic-cross. |
| If you are looking to understanding what does the | | | | * The ring in the Celtic cross can be a |
| Celtic cross mean then there can be different | | | | representation of the Christ's Halo or even a |
| schools of thoughts. The different meanings of | | | | pagan representation of their sun or moon God |
| Celtic cross are mentioned below. Let`s go | | | | that was used by Romans later on. |