Chrismons

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The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet symbolizing that Jesus the Christ has come, will come again and is the beginning and end of all things. 

Symbolizes the church as “the ark of salvation” which transports the faithful through the seas of disbelief, worldliness and persecution to their heavenly home.

Represents the five wounds of Jesus on the cross.

The symbol of baptism with the three drops representing the Trinity. 

The symbol of peace and the Holy Spirit who appeared as a dove when Jesus was baptized. 

Reminds Christians to be witnesses for Christ.

Known as the Holy Ghost shell. The markings recall events in the life of Christ. 

The conventionalized form of the lily, the flower of the virgin Mary, and the symbol of the annunciation of Jesus.

A symbol for purity. It can also represent Mary, the mother of Jesus. 

The cross embedded in the globe is sometimes called the missionary cross because missionaries take the word of God to the “four corners of the earth.” The cross always represents the love of Christ. In this depiction, the band of color across the earth represents the love of Christ “embracing” the world. 

The Cross of Hope reminding us that Jesus is the anchor of our faith. As an anchor holds a ship in place, hope holds us to Christ.

A sign of salvation from John 3:14 “And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.” It is also a symbol of Jesus as Healer.

A pattern of three interlocking circles, used to represent the Holy Trinity (which is the Christian idea that God is one god in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).

A symbol for resurrection, transformation and immortality. A chrysalis symbolizes the death of the caterpillar, which then springs forth in beautiful new life.

Symbolizes regeneration through Baptism. 

Consists of a fleur-de-lis, the symbol of Purity at each arm end.

Represents the fact that all the persons of the trinity were present at creation. 

A symbol of Communion and also represents God’s forgiveness.

Represents Jesus as the Light of the World.

A later western symbol that arose from church bells calling people to worship. It represents the proclamation of the Gospel to the world.

Symbolizes the rewarding life for Christians after the death of the body. It also symbolizes that Jesus is King of Kings.

A frequent image of the Messiah in both the Old and New Testaments. 

A popular Illustration of the Trinity.  Best known for being used by St. Patrick.

Looks like a 'P' with an 'X' on top of it. These two letters are the first two letters of the Greek word 'Christos' which means Christ. 

 Stands for “Jesus Christ Conquers”

Represents the victory, strength, and protection of Jesus over Satan

God’s holy Word, given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

Based on the Greek word for Jesus - Iota Eta Sigma.

Formed of four spearheads with points touching at the center. The eight points symbolize the Beatitudes. The cross is the emblem of St. John the Baptist. 

Both the triangle and Shamrock are symbols of the Trinity, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit united in one. The three leaves of the Shamrock are also said to stand for Faith, Hope, and Love.

A Latin cross with a circle, representing eternity. 

Represents David and his musical ability. It also stands for joy in praising the Lord.

A reminder of the humble birth of Jesus.

An acrostic for the Greek words meaning Jesus Christ, God’s Son and Savior. The fish was once a secret sign used during times of persecution to point the way to places of worship. 

Reminds us of the angels who told the shepherds of Jesus’ birth. It can also represent the second coming of Jesus, which the Bible says will begin with an angel blowing a trumpet. 

 Represent the eternity of the Trinity which is the Father, Son and Holy Spirit united in one.