Christogram

/ˈkrɪstəɡræm/ noun

Definition

A symbolic representation or monogram combining letters associated with Christ, especially the Greek letters Chi (X) and Rho (P), sometimes with Alpha and Omega.

Etymology

From Greek Christos (Christ) combined with -gram (from Greek gramma, 'letter' or 'writing'). Early Christians developed christograms as hidden symbols to identify their faith.

Kelly Says

The Chi-Rho christogram (☧) was so secret in the early Christian era that it literally hid Christ's name in plain sight—Roman authorities couldn't persecute a religion they didn't recognize on people's amulets!

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