Ristiinvalidointi
Ristiinvalidointi (literally “cross invalidation”) is a term used in Finnish to describe the removal, defacement, or otherwise neutralization of a cross symbol in objects, images, or representations. The word combines rist- (cross) and invalidointi (invalidating). It is a compund formed in Finnish and appears in discussions related to iconography, heraldry, art conservation, and public discourse about religious imagery. The exact scope of the term varies by context, but it generally denotes a deliberate act that alters or disables the symbolic meaning conveyed by a cross.
In art conservation or restoration, ristiinvalidointi can refer to the process of carefully removing or concealing
The concept intersects with discussions of iconoclasm, censorship, and cultural heritage preservation. Critics often distinguish between