Hovering Faith: The Levitating Cross as a Symbol of Modern Worship

Contemporary Worship (Part 3): The Levitating Cross More recently, in a development of modernise worship altogether new phenomenon entered the fray: THE FLOATING CROSS. The cross seems to be in mid-air and has become a popular Christian symbol, as Christians search for new ways to communicate what they believe. But there is a step even further to this trends - where, and what does that mean? The movement of the cross recalls an early example in modern worship with a floatation case called "levitation" was built by artists from Belgium started back in 1990s. They wanted to invent a new kind of religious art which would question the established forms of iconography In the years since, the use of levitating crosses in modern worship has grown up abroad to other corners of eternity such as The United States Australia Asia Today, many churches use these crosses in worship and they have become part of modern religious imagery. I wrote an article for Design Boom, about the new religious symbol. The cross has always been seen as a traditional symbol of agony and sacrifice. It is commonly associated with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and symbolizes to many Christians that it is an act of ultimate love, a form or redemption. But the levitating cross has us reevaluating this iconic image. They work instead from its numinous, levitated form and argue out from hope beyond the suffering of Christ on the cross. It makes a statement that on the wings of faith we can soar above life's trials and tribulations to ascend spiritually. The Cross - A Symbol Of The Spiritual Ascent The floating cross makes for an excellent allegory regarding spiritual elevation. It represents the idea of breaking free from mediocrity; escaping the bounds of physical existence, and ascending our minds to higher levels. It symbolizes a never-ending journey that is strenuous and transformative. When seeing the floating cross, we remember that our faith is never stagnant or firm. It is not just a static concept and emotion but also an active, evolving one; Our faith is renewed and our spiritual understanding deepens, every time we encounter this potent symbol. Icon by Faith Never Age Greed Since then, it has been used in the digital era as one of many iconic symbols that fuses faith and advancement. The message here is the thought of bringing technology to our spiritual connections and sharing similar values with like-minded friends. Some, like Trinity Church in Lawrenceville, are using social media to share the levitating cross with more people. But by adopting these new technologies, they can reach those who may not otherwise be willing to attend more traditional religious services. The Art of Feet: The Levitating Cross Brings a New Life to Your Religious Imagery And it is also recasting religious symbolism, with the floating cross. Artists and designers are melding the old ways with new technologies to result in contemporary, meaningful art that utilizes traditional religious symbols. For instance, if you visit some churches where there these days however looking at the screen and after seeing all for fun with projection mapping AND 3D animationPostMapping Chapels' Walls These displays integrated the floating cross into bigger installations to help attract and motivate churchgoers. ConclusionUltimately, the levitating cross is emblematic of an evolved form of worship and a now redefined understanding of religious iconography. It is a faith that always looks forward, open to new thoughts and advances in technology. We can more understand about the intangible mystery of life and enjoy those who will lighten our load - that they have been to share.