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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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