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September 15, 2007

The Maltese Cross

 
"Firefighters wear the Maltese Cross to symbolize their willingness to risk their lives to save others" Local 1259 IAFF

The cross, which is considered sacred, represents the principles of charity, loyalty, chivalry, gallantry, generosity to friend and foe, protection of the weak and dexterity in service.


Other sources label the eight principles as:

  • Loyalty
  • Piety
  • Frankness
  • Bravery
  • Glory and honour
  • Contempt of death
  • Helpfulness towards the poor and the sick
  • Respect for the church

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Posted by: retired cap mike: 2:11 PM


Comments:
That is amazing information! I never knew about the meaning...or even the differnce in the Cross.

Thank you for that with us.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : September 18, 2007 8:55 PM
 
That's because it's not the true story of the maltese cross. Check an encyclopedia. Look for the knights of St. John and their battle with the Saracens. This cross was awarded to them for bravery. it was adopted by the fire fighters because the saracens used naptha as a weapon against the knights of St. John. It was called the Maltese cross because the knights of St. John lived on Malta.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : March 17, 2008 11:28 AM
 
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