The San Damiano Cross: story and meaning

A short video exploring the meaning and telling the story of the San Damiano cross, from which Jesus spoke to St Francis of Assisi. It's one of the world's most recognisable images of our crucified Lord, and a copy of it hangs above the altar in our own church. Here we find out why it's so important, and what the different images and symbols on the cross can teach us about our faith.

[@nancystrauss8744]

Had no idea of all this cross symbolizes. It means so much more to me. Hope many hear thus.

[@definitionhighguy]

I am a protestant, and I'm interested in getting one of these. It looks beautiful

[@sleepatterns]

Unfortunately, other Protestants will give you so much grief if you do

[@sleepatterns]

but it is beautiful and you should anyway

[@H.C.Q.]

I embrace ALL of Christendom because there is ONE risen Lord Jesus. We believers in Jesus must unite!

[@panz1207]

Thank you Fr Andrew very informative and elegantly expressed my family and I participate in your daily mass greetings from Australia.

[@jimmy2035]

This is what our soul needs. Edifying and inspiring.

[@jgslnc33]

Very interesting

[@vichoelcatolico]

Absolutely beautiful church

[@lilibertnyasunu3564]

Thank you Father. A very thorough explanation. A whole scripture and prayer in itself.

[@ivancampos7302]

Thank you for the detailed explanation

[@AdrianEarnshawMusic]

Thank you Fr Andrew, very interesting and informative. Hope you are keeping well.

[@funnynickline]

.🙏👑🙏Saint Damien's Holy Cross AmeN🙏👑🙏 .

[@benitahoving7822]

Beautiful prayer thank you so much.

[@michaelhoerig5920]

What a great explanation!

[@jacksonkarani391]

Amen

[@sauvageaux]

💛

[@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat]

Well it's Called The San Damiano Cross or Crucifix Because of The Church of San Damiano and how St. Francis of Assisi was Rebuilding the Church of San Damiano. Jesus: Francis Rebuild My Church.

[@sauvageaux]

❤

[@DominikCooper-qc4jk]

Outer Banks is what im here from

[@geraldmooney6461]

why is the cross off centre

[@patriciatester3736]

But why is the Cross not central in the window?

[@stclareschurch7139]

Hi Patricia. The cross is central in the window - it looks off centre, because the camera is off centre so that people can use the main aisle. If you look at some of the videos from November, when the church was closed due to lockdown, the camera was placed in the aisle and it gives a better idea what the church really looks like. One example is here: ua-cam.com/video/jeDYR5VV8qo/v-deo.html

[@patriciatester3736]

Thank you. I watch your sermons every day (used to go to church once a week, I now watch you every day, so something good came out of lockdown). You explain bible reading succinctly.

[@sheilaconnolly344]

Where ie St Claire’s

[@stclareschurch7139]

We're in Preston, in north-west England.

[@geraldmooney6461]

The Centurian does not have 3 fingers raised!