A cross in addition to two crossed hands - one of Jesus and the other of St. Francis - is a symbol of Franciscan convent.
"The Franciscan symbol of the "crossed arms" depicts the arms of Jesus and Francis crossed over the Tau, both bearing the imprint of the Crucifixion nails.
Francis' arm is enclosed in the sleeve of his habit. It is a celebration of that remarkable gift of grace which St Francis of Assisi received on Mt. Alverna.
The Stigmata ... the bearing in his own body of the marks of his crucified Lord. "

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