Sunday, October 11, 2009

Filigree Cross


a decorative cross that refers to jewelry work

Greek Knotwork Cross


inspired by the knotwork of the ancient Greeks

Fleur-de-lis Cross


joins the cross of Christ with one of the many symbols for the Trinity

Star of David


an ancient symbol of Israel specifically refering to King David, an ancestor of Christ

Double Four Point Star


brings together two four point stars which represent the night of Christ's birth as well as the cross on which Christ died

Griffin


the mythical creature combining the eagle and lion is also a symbol of Christ, just as the Griffin combines the lord of the heavens, the eagle, and the lord of the earth, the lion, Christ is also Lord of Heaven and Earth

Yodh


represents the Lord's name as the yodh in the center of the triangle is the first letter of the Lord's name in Hebrew