Jerusalem Pilgrim's Cross
| Jerusalem Cross Signum Sacri Itineris Hierosolymitani | |
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Catholics | |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 2 May 1901 |
 Ribbon of the decoration | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Benemerenti medal |
| Related | Papal Lateran Cross |
The Jerusalem Pilgrim's Cross (
Holy Land.[1]
The decoration is worn on the left side of the chest. It should not be worn except in religious solemnities, processions, pilgrimages, or in the presence of the Pope.[1]
History
The Signum Sacri Itineris Hierosolymitani was established by
A certificate from a
Sovereign Pontiff.[1] The grade depends on the number of trips the recipient has made to the city and whether appropriate suggested donations to the Franciscans have been made.[2]
Insignia
The medal is a
early life and the ministry of Jesus with the inscription CHRISTI AMOR CRUCIFIXI TRAXIT NOS (The love of Christ crucified has attracted us):[1]
In the center of the
Passion with the inscription SIGNUM SACRI ITINERIS HIEROSOL[YMITANI] (Sign of the holy voyage of Jerusalem):[1]
- Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane
- Flagellation of Christ
- Jesus wearing the crown of thorns
- Crucifixion of Jesus
The cross is suspended from a
ribbon of red silk with four blue stripes in the middle. On the edges at each side runs a white band broken by a dark yellow bar.[1]
See also
- Jerusalem Cross (Prussia)
- List of ecclesiastical decorations
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "The decoration created by Leon XIII for the Holy Land Pilgrims". www.custodia.org. Gerusalemme - San Salvatore Convento Francescano St. Saviour's Monastery. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ Orbis Catholicus Travel Blog
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External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jerusalem Pilgrim's Cross.
- The medal of Pope Leo XIII: a sign of the Holy journey to Jerusalem (At the website of the Custody of the Holy Land)