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Besides religious places, there are religious objects  be a statue or a painting that conveys the message of sacredness in
               connected to the Christian religion;                         Christianity. Most popular are figures of the image of Jesus, of the
                          The Crucifix                                      Virgin Mary, the Mother or respected Saints. Christian Churches are
                          The most widespread symbol in Christianity is the   normally decorated with the Stations of the Cross, a series of fourteen
               Crucifix. Although cross symbols are found in many other religions,   pictures representing successive incidents of Jesus' crucifixion.
               it is best represented in the Christianity of Jesus Christ, because     The above traditions are mostly of the Roman Catholic
               he was punished by death on a cross, or by crucifixion. The cross
                                                                            Christianity.  Other denominations of Christianity in Thailand have
               used as a symbol of Christianity may have started from 200 AD.
                                                                            their own traditions which may differ from each other.  For Protestant
               It symbolizes many beliefs in Christianity, the Redemtion, the Survial
                                                                            church, the emphasis is on simplicity, using a simple cross and an
               of Sin, and the Salvation. There are many styles of crosses.
                                                                            unadorned interior of the church. The emphasis is on useful functions,
                          Idol                                              mainly for sermon. In some parts of Thailand, local Thai architectural

                          An icon is used in Christianity to urge Christian  styles  are  also  integrated  into  the  appearance  of  the  church.
               people to believe and practice with prayer and faith. The icon may






              Stained glass art at the cathedral of Santa Cruz, Bangkok. Depicting the
               story of Abraham when tested by God on the Sacrifice of his son.









































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