Cross Processional
The processional cross serves as the standard which identifies us as a people and which leads the People of God on our journey to heaven through the worship and praise of the Lord. A custom in the ancient world (carried into our own culture, e.g. our flag) was that of placing a standard or symbol in front of a group or a procession of people. Since it was held high above the people, it served as a focal point around which people gathered and behind which they marched. This standard or symbol was a rallying point and identified the people who followed it.
For a Christian the cross of Christ fulfilled all these meanings. We are a people redeemed by te cross. Christ is the Way - the example we follow on our journey through life and the strength for the struggles of life. The cross identifies us as a people and leads us to God.
It is truly beautiful and inspiring thing to see the redeeming cross of Christ held high - Christ leading is to the worship of God where we join all the heavenly host in praise, adoration, thanksgiving, and supplication.
