Holy Cross

See also: Holycross and holy cross

English

Etymology

From Middle English Holy Crosse, equivalent to holy +‎ cross.

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Holy Cross

  1. (Christianity) The historical cross on which Christ died.
  2. A church, religious institute, or educational institution dedicated to the cross on which Jesus died.
  3. A place in the United States:
    1. A minor city in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
    2. A minor city in Dubuque County, Iowa.
    3. An unincorporated community in Marion County, Kentucky.
    4. A neighbourhood of New Orleans, Louisiana.
    5. A township in Clay County, Minnesota.
    6. An unincorporated community in the town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.
  4. A place in England:
    1. A suburb of Wallsend, Metropolitan Borough of North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear (OS grid ref NZ3167). [1]
    2. A settlement in Clent parish, Bromsgrove district, Worcestershire (OS grid ref SO9278).
  5. A barangay of Manay, Davao Oriental, Philippines.
    Coordinate terms: Capasnan, Cayawan, Central, Concepcion, Del Pilar, Guza, Holy Cross, Lambog, Mabini, Manreza, New Taokanga, Old Macopa, Rizal, San Fermin, San Ignacio, San Isidro, Zaragosabarangays of Manay

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