chi rho

The Chi Rho (☧) is a symbol composed of the Greek letters Χ (chi) and Ρ (rho), the two first letters of the name of Jesus Christ in Greek (ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ). It was employed by early Christians to also symbolize Christianity. It is also called Chrismon.

Examples

Chi Rho (or Chrismon)

Chrismon used in Roman coinage & standards

See also

• Christian mythology
• cross
• latin cross (✟)
• Tag Group:Symbols

External links

• Wikipedia: Chi Ro