Christian symbols and meanings

Ancient Christians had a deep appreciation for the power of a symbol. So many meanings can be packed into a single, simple mark or object. Do you we need to bring some of these back? Maybe you’ve seen some of these before and not fully understood them, and maybe some of them you didn’t know about. Either way, enjoy! [See also: 3 Amazing Symbols Hidden in the Sign of the Cross] [See also: The Sign From Which Demons Flee] 1) Staurogram / Tau-Rho The Staurogram, or Tau-Rho, is a Gr

What is the meaning and history behind the Christian Fish Symbol?

Ancient Christians had a deep appreciation for the power of a symbol. So many meanings can be packed into a single, simple mark or object. Do you we need to bring some of these back? Maybe you’ve seen some of these before and not fully understood them, and maybe some of them you didn’t know about. Either way, enjoy! [See also: 3 Amazing Symbols Hidden in the Sign of the Cross] [See also: The Sign From Which Demons Flee] 1) Staurogram / Tau-Rho The Staurogram, or Tau-Rho, is a Gr

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As with any other religion, Christianity also has numerous symbols that hold meaning to believers. Here's a look at the most popular.

When it comes to Christian symbolism, most people think of the best known symbols. They think of crosses and the famous fish. With Christianity’s long history, however, there are far more symbols in the religion than those two. Some of this symbolism is found in the Bible itself. Images of lambs are found throughout the story of Christ, for instance, and more than one cathedral has stained glass windows that depict a lamb with a halo. Doves are another common Christian symbol. Associated…

Our friend Chris discovered these in an old Bible in Fordland and we have been using them ever since