Chwalebny symbol (nie)Chlubnej śmierci – ewolucja semantyczna symboliki krzyża
A Glorious Symbol of (In)Glorious Death – a Semantic Evolution of the Symbolic Meaning of the Cross

Summary/Abstract: the aim of the article is to present the meaning of cross as a symbol and its semantic (r)evolution over the ages. the author highlights the significance of cross as a symbol in different cultures and religions of the world. special emphasis is put on the polysemantic character of the cross in Christianity. the text conveys information on religious, cultural, and historical events leading to the dissemination of this symbol.

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