The Celtic Cross has its roots in a pre-Christian
variation of the solar cross. Examples of the Celtic Cross date back as far as 5000
years ago. Its known to be an early symbol of the Celtic Thunder God named Taranis.
After the conversion of the Celtic people to
Christianity, the Celtic Cross became an emblem of the Celtic Christian Church.
Irish legend says that Saint Columba introduced the cross to Ireland - due to this,
it is often called the Columba's Cross or the Ionic Cross.
The four arms of the cross divide the world into
four directions, four elements, four seasons and separates heaven and earth. The
circle is a female symbol that represents the unity of all life. The unbroken knot
work that adorns the cross symbolizes the never ending process of our spiritual growth.