Chi-Rho Symbol - History, Meaning, and Christian Significance #1192648 (License: Personal Use)

The Chi-Rho symbol (☧) is one of the oldest Christian symbols, dating to the 4th century CE, famously adopted by Emperor Constantine after his vision before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. It combines the first two letters of “Christos” (ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ) in Greek-Chi (Χ) and Rho (Ρ)-and appears on coins, sarcophagi, manuscripts, and church vestments. Its bold, intersecting strokes convey both divine authority and victory over death.

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