The Cross of Lorraine

A fascinating study of the Cross of Lorraine — perfect for the curious and history enthusiasts alike!

Some symbols seem familiar simply because we’ve seen them a thousand times.

The Cross of Lorraine is one of them. It appears on war memorials, coats of arms, political logos, and even football shirts. At first glance: just two horizontal bars crossed over a vertical axis. And yet… what a weight of history! What an unexpected journey!

When I first became interested in this cross, I thought I’d write a short article — a regional curiosity, a local anecdote.

But the deeper I dug, the more I discovered a captivating path that winds its way across Europe and through the centuries.

A journey that begins in Jerusalem, passes through Constantinople, travels via Anjou, and finally takes root in Lorraine — before becoming, under Nazi occupation, a powerful symbol of Free France and national hope.

This little ebook was born from that journey.

It’s for you — curious readers, history lovers, admirers of symbolism, or simply those wanting to better understand the meaning behind a sign we see so often without thinking.

Make yourself comfortable.

I’m taking you on a 2,000-year adventure — through crusades, duchies, wars, resistance movements and surprising stories.

And I’ll wager that, like me, you’ll never look at the Cross of Lorraine the same way again.

This ebook is a 50-page PDF and includes the following sections:

Introduction.

Chapter 1 — When Lorraine Borrowed a Cross

Chapter 2 — Sacred Origins: The Patriarchal Cross

Chapter 3 — From Constantinople to Anjou: The Long Journey of the Relics

Chapter 4 — From Anjou to Lorraine: The Birth of a Regional Symbol

Chapter 5 — The Cross in Wars and Resistance

Chapter 6 — The Cross of Lorraine: A Modern and Political Symbol

Chapter 7 — Anecdotes and Scandals Around the Cross

Chapter 8 — Where to See the Lorraine Cross Today

Chapter 9 — Glossary and Historical Reference Points

Chapter 10 — A Personal Reflection

Mini Quiz: How Much Do You Really Know About the Lorraine Cross?