Talk:Krestny khod

Merge proposal

This is simply the Russian word for a Cross-procession, which is common to all Orthodox traditions and is more generally covered in Crucession. (Although I contend that article should be named "Cross-procession".) TCC (talk) (contribs) 23:31, 19 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The correct title would be Cross Procession (Eastern Rite). `'mikka 01:55, 20 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Would it? Why not make it a general article to cover this custom as it exists in all Christianity? To split them up by rite seems uncalled-for. That's so long as it's really called the same thing in the Western rites; if they have another name for it that's what should be used. That would render the parenthetical addition unnecessary. TCC (talk) (contribs) 05:31, 20 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You probably are not familiar with the topics. `'mikka 02:29, 22 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I freely admit I am not familiar with the nomenclature of Western Christianity. So why don't you answer the questions and issues I mentioned instead of making snarky comments? TCC (talk) (contribs) 03:00, 22 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I agree that the two articles should be merged under an English language name (this is, after all English Wikipedia), but let's not make the name--whatever is decided on--too complex, or it may be difficult to find in a search. Also, whatever namespace is used, it should probably be linked to from the Procession article. MishaPan 22:11, 21 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, Cross Procession will do. As I see, Via Crucis usually called "Way of the Cross Procession" in english or Holy Cross Procession when translated from some Latin American contexts, if I am not mistaken. `'mikka 02:29, 22 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, I see. You erroneously conflated two distinct traditions that have nothing to do with each other. I know what "Via Crucis" means. Translating it "Cross Procession" is odd. But because I assumed you knew what you were talking about and had something that really was similar in mind, I'm the one who's unfamiliar with the topics. Way to score points. TCC (talk) (contribs) 03:13, 22 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hehe, I thought it was you who was conflating :-) My bad. Must write longer explanations. Translating thusly is not exactly correct but not odd either: I've seen it called simply "Cross Procession", eg

here:

The most spectacular is undoubtedly the Holy Cross Procession, or Via Crucis

or here:

If you are in or around Cuba during Easter time, then make sure you check out the Cross Procession in Trinidad. During this traditional Catholic celebration, a mammoth procession is taken out in the city; this follows the markings of crosses erected on the streets.

It looks for me that it describes the Via Crucis. If I am wrong, then this is a separate ariation of procession, to be described. `'mikka 16:44, 22 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

No, I am not an expert. Anyway, please go ahead and do the merge you suggested, and we may discuss what to do with "Via Crucis" later. `'mikka 16:44, 22 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]