A cross always reminds us of Jesus. But unlike the crucifix (a cross that shows Jesus on it), the empty cross reminds us that Jesus is risen – he didn’t stay dead. So an empty cross symbolises the resurrection.
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Exploring the Symbols and Space of the Chapel
A cross always reminds us of Jesus. But unlike the crucifix (a cross that shows Jesus on it), the empty cross reminds us that Jesus is risen – he didn’t stay dead. So an empty cross symbolises the resurrection.