St Damian cross with walnut back and a Sterling Silver plaque. Saint Damian Crucifix is a cross-shaped icon that represents the history of Christ's death, resurrection and ascension in glory. This Crucifix is the one in front of which St Francis of Assisi was praying in the church of St Damian as he received the Lord's request to "repair His Church." It invites all of us to live and enjoy our faith, just as St Francis did.