A crucifix (from Latin cruci fixus meaning "(one) fixed to a cross")'s a cross with a representation of Jesus' body, or corpus. It's a principal symbol of the Christian religion. It's primarily used in the Catholic Church, but's also used in some Lutheran churches, Anglican churches, and Eastern Orthodox churches, and it emphasizes Jesus' sacrifice — his death by crucifixion, which Christians believe brought about the redemption of humankind. The Crucifix On some crucifixes a skull and… (More on Crucifix)