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Saturday, January 2, 2010
Cherub (Cherubim)

Sunday, December 13, 2009
Sacred Heart Of Jesus

Anchor Cross (Crux Dissimulata)

The traditional anchor cross appears in various forms. One variation manages to include three crosses to represent the three crosses on Calvary or the Holy Trinity.
The anchor is a life saver - it can prevent a ship from crashing on to rocks. For Christians, the analogy is that Christ can save spiritual lives. The nautical image of an anchor gives the idea of navigation (through life). Alternative names include St. Clement's Cross, Sailor's or Mariner's Cross.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Triquetra

The symbol technically represents the 3 aspects of the feminine life cycle, the maiden, the mother and the crone but more frequently represents the 3 fold nature.
This symbol were adopted by Christians as the sign for the Holy Trinity (God the Father, God the Son and God The Holy Spirit). Also, it could represent three fishes ("Pisces").
In Christian Ireland and other areas, the triquetra was used to represent the Holy Trinity, but the symbol itself far predates Christianity.
It has also been found as a symbol of Odin in the Nordic lands.
Occasionally, the triquetra appears within a circle, or with a circle overlapping the three pieces.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Presbyterian Cross
Presbyterianism, form of Christian church organization based on administration by a

Spiritually, Presbyterianism uses the principles of Calvinism and forms the main branch of the Reformed churches.
Cross Of St. James

Such pointed crosses are said to have been carried in ancient times by Christian pilgrims, to thrust securely into firm ground.
They would then kneel before this upright cross for prayer. The Cross of St. James is also seen as a spear or sword blade (fitched) making this a warrior's cross.
It is most frequently depicted in red.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Coptic Cross
The Coptic Church is the Christian church of Egypt, established by Mark in the 1st century . The church now also has dioceses elsewhere in Africa and the Near East. The early Gnostics and Copts adapted the Egyptian Ankh Cross as the basis of its emblem, which then evolved as the region's history changed.
Old Coptic crosses often incorporate a circle; sometimes large, sometimes small. The circle was inherited from the Ankh, where it originally depicted the Sun God. For the Coptic Church, the circle represents the eternal and everlasting love of God. It also symbolises Christ's resurrection.
The coptic alphabet is variant of the greek alphabet
the egyptian script. the coptic alphabet came into being
during the 1-3rd century BC after the greek conquest of egypt
and the subsequent spread of the indigenous form of christianity
(coptic orthodox christianity). according to tradition, the apostle
mark established in egypt in the middle of the first century CE
(approximately 60 AD). coptic crosses reflect a number of historic
influences including greek, latin, egyptian, and celtic design
elements.
The Dove Symbolism

Symbol of the Holy Ghost and used especially in representations of our Lord's Baptism and the Pentecost. It also symbolizes the release of the soul in death, and is used to recall Noah's dove, a harbinger of hope.
Doves are sacred to all Great Mothers and Queens of Heaven and depict femininity and maternity; often two Doves accompany the Mother Goddess.
In ancient Greek myth, it was the Dove was the bird of Athena which represented the renewal of life.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Labarum Meaning

As to the monogram, it was a combination of the letter X, Chi, and P, Rho, the initial syllable of Christos.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Patriarchal Cross Symbolism
Similar to the familiar Latin cross, the Patriarchal cross possesses a smaller crossbar placed above the main one, so that both crossbars are near the top.

Sometimes the patriarchal cross has a short, slanted crosspiece near its foot. This slanted, lower crosspiece often appears in Byzantine Greek and Eastern European iconography, as well as Eastern Orthodox churches.
The symbol, often referred to as the patriarchal cross, appeared in the Byzantine Empire in large numbers in the 9th century.
The top beam represents the plaque bearing the inscription "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews." The bottom beam may represent a balance of justice.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Cross And Crown

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Ankh Cross
The Ankh Cross represents life (immortality) and death, male and female, balance. It can aswell represent zest, joy of life, and energy. It's related closely to the looped cross that can mean fertility and life.
The gods are often seen holding an ankh to someone's lips this is considered to be an offering of "The Breath of Life". The breath you will need in afterlife.
Like a lot of religious or spiritual symbols, the Ankh Cross doesn't have a single meaning. The following extracts from books on symbols might help you get a feeling for it, though.Monday, September 28, 2009
Trefoil
Trefoil (from Latin trifolium, "three-leaved plant", French trefle, German Dreiblatt and Dreiblattbogen) is a clear form composed of the outline of three overlapping rings acclimated in architectonics and Christian symbolism. The term is aswell activated other symbols of three-fold shape.
Trefoil is a term in Gothic architectonics given to the ornament foliation or cusping introduced in thehead of window-lights, tracery, panellings, etc., in which the center takes the form of a three-lobed leaf (formed from three partially-overlapping circles). One of the ancient examples is in the plate architecture at Winchester (1222 - 1235). The fourfold adaptation of an architectural trefoil is a quatrefoil.
A trefoil accumulated with an equilaternal triangle was aswell a moderately accepted symbol of the Christian Trinity during the late Middle Ages in some locations of Europe.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Ichthus - Fish Christian Symbol
