We do not attach any intrinsic value to the Cross; this…
“We do not attach any intrinsic value to the Cross; this would be sinful and idolatrous. Our veneration is referred to Him who died upon it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The Cross itself holds no intrinsic value; reverence should focus on Christ's sacrifice, not the object.
In simple terms: The Cross is a symbol, not a deity.
Honor the meaning, not the object.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people attach power to physical symbols?
- How can faith be expressed without idolatry?
Risk of reducing sacred symbols to mere objects.