SC - Per head budgets

Jenne Heise jenne at mail.browser.net
Fri Feb 2 12:46:17 PST 2001


>A rood is a crucifix.  The Holy Rood is the One, True Cross.  I think Holy
>Rood Day involves pieces of the cross recovered during the First Crusade,
>but don't quote me on it, unless you check it out.

Ah, so. Hence the term, "rood screen", which is a term I picked up while
going to high school on the grounds of the National Cathedral. The rood screen
separates the nave from the choir. I think. At least on top of it there's a crucifix.

Alban


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