Staurophobia
Staurophobia - Fear of crosses or the crucifix.
Staurophobia may be a serious phobia, but it is treatable. The fear of crosses or the crucifix can often be treated with psychotherapy, hypnotherapy or by trying to find the underlying cause.
Often is the case with Staurophobia is that that there was some sort of traumatic event in the patient's life that caused this fear of crosses or the crucifix, with a little therapy or by hitting the fear head on, this can often be cured.
Staurophobia has been know to ruin people's lives. Living with the fear of crosses or the crucifix is often very difficult, but with time, it can be possible.