Thursday, October 22, 2009

Chrismons

The term "Chrismon" refers to Christ's Monogram and each symbol chosen reflects an aspect of Christ's life and/or ministry. The colors, white and gold, symbolize purity and royalty, respectively. Traditionally, Chrismons are placed on an evergreen tree, surrounded by the green that represents eternity.

Twelve Point Star


symbolizes the Epiphany, the twelfth day of Christmas when we celebrate the coming of the wise men to visit the Christ Child




Triquetra


represents the Trinity

Trinity Rings


represents the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Trinity Knot


symbolizes the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Star of Bethlehem


recalls the night of Christ's birth as well as the four points of the Cross on which he died

Seashell


represents the water used in Baptism

Sand Dollar



symbolizes the water of Baptism

Palm Branch



symbolizes Christ's victory over death

Manger and Crown



combines the manger in which the Christ child slept and his crown as the Prince of Peace

Lotus



a Hindu symbol that represents the eternal life to which we bloom after we rise from the muck of this world

Icthus



an ancient Christian symbol used to identify fellow Christians, 'icthus' comes from the Greek anagram which stands for 'Jesus Christ God's Saviour Son'

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Heron



symbolizes grace and patience



Flower of Life



represents the creation of our world

Fleur-de-lis





symbolizes the royalty of the trinity as represented by three formal and bound leaves

Five Point Star



symbolizes the five wounds of Christ during his crucifixion

Egyptian Lotus



represents the eternal life to which we bloom after we rise from the muck of this world

Dove



symbolizes the peace of God's Spirit

Daisy



symbolizes loyal love

Crown of Thorns



symbolizes the crown that was placed on Christ's head before his crucifixion

Cross of Jerusalem



represents the action of taking the gospel to the four corner of the globe

Circle


symbolizes the eternity of God, no beginning and no end

Christogram



represents Christ's name by highlighting the first three letters of his name in Greek

Christmas Rose



symbolizes, simply, love

Celtic Cross #4



inspired by the crosses of ancient Ireland and Scotland

Celtic Cross #3



inspired by the crosses of ancient Ireland and Scotland

Celtic Cross #2



inspired by the crosses found in ancient Ireland and Scotland

Celtic Cross #1



inspired by the crosses found in ancient Ireland and Scotland

Canterbury Cross



inspired by the crosses found in Canterbury, England

Burning Bush



represents the bush from which God spoke to Moses

Ankh



an Egyptian symbol which represents eternal life

Alpha and Omega



symbolizes the Lord's position as the beginning and the end just as Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet and Omega is the last

Monday, October 19, 2009

Double Trefoil



represents the Trinity as it is the outline of a three-leaved plant



Shamrock




an ancient Irish symbol used by Saint Patrick to explain our Three-in-One Lord

Constantine Cross


the symbol adopted by Emperor Constantine in the fourth century

Rose Window #1



a Christian mandala. A mandala is a circular design which appears in many religions and cultures. In Christian churches, the Rose Window lifts the eyes of the people up toward God.

Rose Window #2




a Christian mandala. A mandala is a circular design which appears in many religions and cultures. In Christian churches, the Rose Window lifts the eyes of the people up toward God.

Rose Window #3




a Christian mandala. A mandala is a circular design which appears in many religions and cultures. In Christian churches, the Rose Window lifts the eyes of the people up toward God.



Rose Window #4



a Christian mandala. A mandala is a circular design which appears in many religions and cultures. In Christian churches, the Rose Window lifts the eyes of the people up toward God.


Sunday, October 11, 2009

Rose Window 5

a Christian mandala.
A mandala is a circular design which appears in many religions and cultures. In Christian churches, the Rose Window lifts the eyes of the people up toward God.

Rose Window 6


a Christian mandala. A mandala is a circular design which appears in many religions and cultures. In Christian churches, the Rose Window lifts the eyes of the people up toward God.

Rose Window 7

a Christian mandala. A mandala is a circular design which appears in many religions and cultures. In Christian churches, the Rose Window lifts the eyes of the people up toward God.

Double Eight Point Star

represents regeneration and redemption

Chi Ro


represents Christ's name by highlighting the first two letters of his name in Greek

Filigree Cross


a decorative cross that refers to jewelry work

Greek Knotwork Cross


inspired by the knotwork of the ancient Greeks