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Where should a cross be placed in a house?
In most homes, a cross or crucifix will be found in the living room as well as every bedroom. The living room cross is generally located above the door. During Roman history, individuals did not have a home address, so they indicated the owner the home with the plaque above the door that was known as a “titulus”.
How do you hang a cross on a wall?
How to Hang Wall Crosses
- Rub the stud finder across the section of wall where you want to place the crosses.
- Hold a pencil in one hand and place one of the crosses where you want it to hang.
- Hammer a nail into the spot you marked.
- Hang the crosses on the nails by placing the wall hanger over the nails.
What does a red door mean spiritually?
A red door provides protection. In Biblical times, the Hebrew slaves were instructed to smear blood of a lamb on their front doors to protect their first born from the angel of death. In old Catholicism churches painted the doors of the church red to represent the blood of Christ.
Where is the best place to hang a cross?
Hang in orderly rows above a doorway or in a narrow space above a countertop in a kitchen. Paint a grid pattern on a wall and hang one cross in each square for a more modern- gallery look.
What should you hang on the wall around a cross?
If you are well traveled, consider hanging different types of crosses along with framed photo images of that country or the cross being displayed somewhere in that region. For example, if you hang a Celtic cross include other Irish art and artifacts on the wall as well.
Why is there a cross in every room of a house?
Usually a cross or crucifix is present in the living room and in every bedroom. The living room crucifix is commonly above the door. In ancient Roman tradition, people did not have addresses, so they would indicate who owned the home with a plaque above the door, known as a “titulus.”.
Can you paint a cross on a wall?
If you don’t have a collection of crosses, you can use paint. Stamp your own cross design in a repeated pattern on a wall. Choose complementary colors to go over your base wall color then place your stamped pattern in a repetitive and orderly design across the entire wall surface or just as a border.
What are wall crosses made of?
Made from iron, wood, handcrafted from glass or manufactured in China, individuals who collect wall crosses seek ways to display their collections. With so many styles and expressions of the cross motif, consider featuring them as a design element in your home.