The Society of St. Zacharias
The Society of St. Zaccharias is dedicated to raising awareness of humanity’s need to beg mercy from God for sin. In particular, the Society is dedicated to the promotion of the ancient devotion of the Plague Cross of St. Zaccharias. In addition to St. Zaccharias, the Society’s patron saints are St. Sebastian, St. Roch, and St. Rosalia.
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The Plague Cross of St. Zacharias
"For centuries, “plague crosses” have been worn on one’s person, hung above doors and on walls, and erected in front of churches. Used in times of pestilence for protection and healing, they were inscribed on medals and parchments, into wood and monuments.
This present cross originated with St. Zacharias, Bishop of Jerusalem in the seventh century. In care and love for his people afflicted with plague, he composed a cross with acrostic prayers and blessings.
It is a pious tradition that during the Council of Trent in 1546, when a deadly plague was then raging in the area – the Council Fathers devoutly wore this cross, to great effect."
- from https://plaguecross.info/
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