At this place stands a Celtic cross with the words "Als Catars - als martirs - del pur amor - crestian" carved into it. Which means "To the Cathars, to the martyrs of pure Christian love". Below that is the presumed date of their death: March 16, 1244.

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Bettina

June 26, 2025

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A beautiful wayside cross, beautifully decorated with flowers during our visit; perhaps because it was two days after the summer solstice, which is said to be a very special experience here...

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November 18, 2025

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The most distinctive feature in the design of Celtic crosses is the surrounding circle that connects the crossbars and the vertical beams. This circle is sometimes interpreted as a symbol for the sun; in accordance with this symbolism, Celtic crosses are sometimes also referred to as sun crosses. I found the following meditative reflection on this topic in the hospital chaplaincy of the Protestant deanery of Nassauer Land:

"The sun cross is a special symbol of Celtic Christianity. It can become a symbol for spirituality.

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