Upside down cross on the Pope's chair?

Question

Would someone please explain this? St. Peter's cross?

I thought an upside down cross was something evil.

This is NOT photo shopped. Look it up.

http://home.cogeco.ca/~xfile/invert.jpg

Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

It represents the martyrdom of the first Pope, Simon Peter, who was crucified upside down at his own request, since he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as his Lord and Savior.

Answer 2

"In March 2000, Pope John Paul II, Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, was at the Sea of Galilee giving a speech about peace. This is the place where the Beatitudes were preached by Jesus Christ. Some people have spread rumours and lies concerning the cross on the back of the Pope's chair, in which he sat during his speech. The cross is upside down, an inverted cross. It is true that there was an upside down cross on the Pope's seat. Many people have spread the lie that this represents Satanism.

Although the upside-down cross can possibly represent Satanism, it does not do so exclusively, and certainly not in this case. The Cross on the back of the Pope's seat is called St. Peter's Cross. St. Peter, the chief apostle, was crucified upside-down for his beliefs. This was done on Peter's request, who believed he was unworthy to be crucified in the same manner as Christ.

As Catholics, we believe the Pope is the successor of Peter, the first Pope. As such, the upside-down cross is a fitting symbol to be placed on the Pope's Chair during his visit to Israel.

There is a lot of anti-catholic propaganda on the Internet. Hopefully you read this article if you were seeking information on this subject. People who are against the Catholic Church will sometimes distort or invent information to purposely deceive people into believing falsehoods. The ones to blame mostly for this are those who invent falsehoods simply for their anti-catholic agendas. We should pray for these people, as well as for the victims of their false information."

Answer 3

Although I disagree with it being upside down, it probably represents the crucifixion of Peter, who was crucified upside down.

Answer 4

Not sure if it photo shopped or not,

But it is believed that Peter was Crucified upside down (at his request) because he was not worthy of death is the same way as Jesus.

Peace be with you.

Answer 5

PaulCyp is correct

Answer 6

St. Peter was crucified upside down.

The upside down cross being bad is a somewhat recent symbol.

please sign:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/feature...

Answer 7

I think the idea that "something inverted or backwards means the opposite" is a newer idea, so this cross wouldn't have that connotation if it dates back as far as it does.

Answer 8

A St. Peter's Cross is an inverted Latin cross.

The origin of this symbol comes from belief that St. Peter was crucified upside down, as he felt he was unworthy to be crucified in the same manner that Christ died (upright).

An inverted cross has been the symbol of the Popes ever since.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross_of_St...

With love in Christ.

Answer 9

well the whole evil thing kind of fits the catholic church over the years.

Answer 10

St. Peter was crucified upside down.  That is probably why it is on the Pope's chair.