The cross carried in the processions.
A processional cross is a crucifix or cross which is carried in Christian processions. Such crosses have a long history: the Gregorian mission of Saint Augustine of Canterbury to England carried one before them `like a standard`, according to Bede. Other sources suggest that all churches were expected to possess one. They became detachable from .....
A large cross on a staff, carried in processions on feast days of various church holidays 
the cross carried in the processions.