Calvary (monument)

A calvary is a type of monumental public Christian cross, sometimes encased in an open shrine. Usually a calvary has three crosses, that of Jesus Christ and those of impenitent thief and penitent thief.

This article is about crucifix. For complex of chapels, see Calvary (sanctuary).
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