Christus crucifixus

proper noun

The crucified Christ; Jesus Christ on the cross.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. The crucified Christ; Jesus Christ on the cross.

    The Gentiles would not perfectly relinquish all their Idols; so, they were persuaded to turne the Image of Jupiter with his thunderbolt to Christus crucifixus, and Venus and Cupid to the Madonna and her Babe.

    1687, John Aubrey, Remaines of Gentilisme and Judaisme, page 6
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