Celtic Crosses

A celtic cross is an ancient Irish symbol that combines a cross with a circular ring surrounding the interssection of the cross

Celtic cross is a symbol that combines the cross with a ring surrounding the intersection.

It is the characteristic symbol of Celtic Christianity, though the symbol has older, pre-Christian origins. Such crosses formed a major part of Celtic art. This design is also referred to as the Irish Cross, or as the Cross of Iona.

In Celtic regions of Ireland and Great Britain many free-standing upright crosses – or high crosses – were erected, beginning at least as early as the 7th Century.