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PECTORAL CROSS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1987-08-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Philosophy and Religion
- Emblems (History)
- Jewellery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pectoral cross
1, record 1, English, pectoral%20cross
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- encolpion 2, record 1, English, encolpion
correct
- reliquary cross 3, record 1, English, reliquary%20cross
- encolpium 4, record 1, English, encolpium
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cross worn on the breast by various ecclesiastics as a mark of office. 5, record 1, English, - pectoral%20cross
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pectoral cross (encolpion) which in modern times has become a distinguishing insigne of prelates. 6, record 1, English, - pectoral%20cross
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
When hollowed to contain a biblical text or a relic, the cross was known as an encolpion, or reliquary cross, (which is) the origin of the pectoral cross worn by greater ecclesiastics as part of their official dress. 3, record 1, English, - pectoral%20cross
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pectoral crosses were not always reliquaries, and encolpions were not always crosses. 7, record 1, English, - pectoral%20cross
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Philosophie et religion
- Emblèmes (Histoire)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- croix pectorale
1, record 1, French, croix%20pectorale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- croix reliquaire 2, record 1, French, croix%20reliquaire
feminine noun
- encolpion 3, record 1, French, encolpion
masculine noun
- encolpium 3, record 1, French, encolpium
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Croix d'or, d'argent (...) que les évêques portent sur la poitrine. 2, record 1, French, - croix%20pectorale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les croix pectorales ne sont pas toujours reliquaires, et les encolpions ne sont pas toujours des croix. 4, record 1, French, - croix%20pectorale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-08-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pectoral cross
1, record 2, English, pectoral%20cross
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any cross-shaped jewel worn on the breast. 2, record 2, English, - pectoral%20cross
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With the exception of the pectoral cross, pectoral ornaments are not of much importance in Western jewellery. 1, record 2, English, - pectoral%20cross
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- croix pectorale
1, record 2, French, croix%20pectorale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bijou en forme de croix porté sur la poitrine, généralement suspendu au cou. 1, record 2, French, - croix%20pectorale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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