Knotted Celtic Knot Cross Pendant Necklace

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Knotted Celtic Knot Cross Pendant Necklace. 22 Inch Necklace Brown Cord. $6.95

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The Celtic Cross is a powerful and ancient symbol, rich with layers of meaning and mystery. Its origins trace back to early medieval Ireland, around the 7th to 9th centuries, but the roots likely go even deeper.

Here’s the basic story:

• Christian Origins: The Celtic Cross as we recognize it today — a traditional cross with a circle around the intersection — is closely associated with early Irish Christianity. Monks and missionaries, especially St. Patrickand others, are often credited with spreading its use. It appears prominently on towering stone crosses across Ireland, Britain, and parts of Scotland. Many of which are beautifully carved with intricate knotwork, biblical scenes, and geometric patterns.

• Pre-Christian Influences:
  Before Christianity took hold, Celtic peoples were already skilled with stonework and revered symbols that honored the natural world. Many scholars believe that the circle in the Celtic Cross represents older, pagan ideas:

  • The sun (solar worship was common among ancient Celts).

  • Eternity and the infinite cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

  • Unity between the spiritual and physical worlds.

When Christianity came to the Celtic lands, the new faith often blended with older traditions rather than wiping them out. The Celtic Cross may have been a fusion — a Christian cross layered over the ancient solar or cosmic symbol to help bridge understanding between old and new beliefs.

Fun fact:
Some legends say that St. Patrick himself introduced the cross by combining the Christian cross with a pagan sun symbol to help the Irish convert more easily — though this is more of a folk tale than documented history.

So, in short:
The Celtic Cross is both a Christian symbol and a relic of older, nature-centered spirituality. That’s part of why it feels so deep and timeless.

Would you like me to also show you a few famous examples, like the Cross of Muiredach at Monasterboice? 🌞✝️

Knotted Celtic Knot Cross Pendant Necklace.