Early Christian Symbols

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There are many early Christian symbols, that we get to see even now in a modern day world. One of the most popular symbols, that I am aware of seeing on people‘ s cars are the fish, anchor, or the cross. The fish is probably the earliest Christian symbol that means “Ichthus“ in Greek. The symbol of fish was first used by the people of the sea as a symbol of a familiar deity - Jesus Christ. Today, the symbol serves as a sign between fellow Christians to identify and acknowledge each other.

Anchor is another symbol in the Christian world and represents a Christian’s hope in Christ. The Christian symbol of a circle symbolizes eternity. Chi-Rho is the oldest known monogram of Jesus Christ and appears on the coins of Constantine and his Christian

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