Author Topic: Placement of crucifixes in the home (Read 34435 times)

MariaCatherine · « **on:** April 05, 2014, 04:06:05 PM »

Where exactly have Catholics traditionally placed crucifixes in their homes? I know one place is over the head of each bed. Some have one in every room. Some make a point of placing a crucifix on an east wall, if I'm not mistaken. What about you? If you're prevented from having as many crucifixes as you'd like for some reason, where would you put them in your ideal home?

Miseremini · « **Reply #1 on:** April 05, 2014, 04:23:53 PM »

In the olden days we always had a crucifix above doorways. This was "Our Blood of the Lamb" so to speak.
Also one in each bedroom where we were facing it when on our knees

MaterDominici · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2014, 04:37:28 PM »

We followed the very sophisticated method of placing them wherever the previous homeowner already had nails in the wall. :smile:

In the main room, we put the crucifixes over doorways and other saint pictures on lower nails. In our room, the crucifix (was) over the head of the bed (until I moved the bed over to accommodate baby needs). In the children's room, it's on the most open wall with the oldest having his own above his bed.

JohnAnthonyMarie · « **Reply #3 on:** April 05, 2014, 05:21:27 PM »

Thought I really don't know where I developed the habit, I put crucifixes over the door inside each bedroom, and one over the front door on the inside just above the Epiphany blessing ( 20 + C + M + B + 14 ). In addition, another wherever the Rosary is prayed (like on the fireplace mantle).

holysoulsacademy · « **Reply #4 on:** April 05, 2014, 08:45:12 PM »

East Wall