Cross of Saint Peter

"Peter cross" redirects here. For the people of that name, see Peter Cross. Not to be confused with Papal cross.

The Cross of Saint Peter, also known as the Petrine Cross, is an inverted Latin cross traditionally used as a Christian symbol, associated with the martyrdom of Saint Peter. The symbol originates from the Catholic tradition that when sentenced to death, Peter requested that his cross be upside down.

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