GLOSSARY OF SYMBOLS

What do they mean?

  STYLES

Iota Eta Sigma - A monogram in Greek representing the first three letters of “Jesus.”

Chi-Rho - A monogram in Greek representing the first two letters of “Christ.”

Triangle and Trefoil - The equilateral triangle symbolizes the Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The intertwined circles represent eternity and perfection. They are linked together to emphasize the unity of the Three Persons.

 

Triquetra - Symbolizes the unity of the Trinity, and the continuous line symbolizes eternity.

Five-petal blossom - A symbol of the Messiah.

Descending Dove - Symbolizes the Holy Spirit at our Lord’s baptism.

RTM - Rho Cross (a form of the Chi-Rho), combined with a Triangle which symbolizes the Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; and Mary, the mother of Christ.

Monogram Cross - XP (Chi-Rho), IX (Iota-Chi), XC (Chi-Sigma), IC (Iota-Sigma)  Can you see others?

“ Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10