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Christian symbolism is the use of symbols, including archetypes, acts, artwork or events, by Christianity. It invests objects or actions with an inner
Christian_symbolism
states, counties, and provinces. Heraldry portal Religious symbolism History of Christian flags Religion in national symbols "Alabama (U.S.)". Flags of
List of flags with Christian symbolism
List_of_flags_with_Christian_symbolism
Palm family of flowering plants
for thatching, basketry, clothing, and in religious ceremonies (see "Symbolism" below). Ornamental uses: Today, palms are valuable as ornamental plants
Arecaceae
Plants in Christian art
virgins and saints. Christian symbolism Arma Christi Animals in Christian art Saint symbolism Gast, Walter E. (2000). "Symbols in Christian Art and Architecture"
Plants in Christian iconography
Plants_in_Christian_iconography
themselves as Christians. As of 2010, Roman Catholics were the largest Christian group in Europe, accounting for more than 48% of European Christians. The second-largest
Christianity_in_Europe
Religious symbol
era, the inverted Latin cross has also been adopted in anti-Christian and Satanic symbolism to signify opposition to Christianity. The inverted cross is
Inverted_cross
Title for Jesus
that this is a sign of His love. Multiple hypotheses about the suitable symbolism for the Lamb of God have been offered, within various Christological frameworks
Lamb_of_God
Topics referred to by the same term
religious concept Buddhist symbolism, the use of Buddhist art to represent certain aspects of dharma Christian symbolism, the use of symbols, including
Symbolism
Attribute identifying a saint in artworks
Symbolism of Christian saints has been used from the very beginnings of the religion. Each saint is said to have led an exemplary life and symbols have
Saint_symbolism
Biblical matriarch
Isaac and Rebekah. In medieval Christian symbolism, Rachel was taken as a symbol of the contemplative (monastic) Christian life, and Leah as a symbol of
Leah
Male offspring
he is not the eldest child". Among Christians, "the Son" or Son of God refers to Jesus Christ. Trinitarian Christians see Jesus as the human incarnation
Son
Species of bird
the European goldfinch. Because of the thistle seeds it eats, in Christian symbolism the European goldfinch is associated with Christ's Passion and his
European_goldfinch
Symbol of Christianity
The Christian cross, representing the crucifixion of Jesus, is a symbol of Christianity. It is related to the crucifix, a cross that includes a corpus
Christian_cross
Field of vexillological history
such as the Kingdom of Georgia, which became a Christian state in AD 337, adopted Christian symbolism in its flag. Likewise, the flags of the Byzantine
History_of_Christian_flags
Variations on the religious symbol through Christian history
can display them. Christianity portal Christian Cross Crosses in heraldry Christian symbolism Saint symbolism Nordic cross flag Crucifixion in the arts
Christian_cross_variants
of 2024, it is the largest religion on the continent. Several African Christians influenced the early development of Christianity and shaped its doctrines
Christianity_in_Africa
Species of lily
flowers sprung up where drops of Jesus' sweat fell as he prayed". In many Christian churches, the chancel is adorned with Easter lilies throughout the Paschal
Lilium_longiflorum
Painting by Caravaggio
foreground has two stray strands of wicker that form an ichthys, the early Christian fish-symbol for Christ. The shadow of the fruit on the tablecloth forms
Supper at Emmaus (Caravaggio, London)
Supper_at_Emmaus_(Caravaggio,_London)
Ecumenical flag
designed and began promoting the flag. With regard to the Christian symbolism of the Christian Flag: The ground is white, representing purity. In the upper
Christian_Flag
Video game based upon Christian teaching
and Christianity. The term can also refer to Christian symbolism, mythology, media franchises, and Christian media organizations within video game culture
Christian_video_game
Treatise on the properties of stones
of the Zodiac and a particular gemstone, and the Christian lapidary, which describes the symbolism of gems mentioned in the bible, although contemporary
Lapidary_(text)
Genus of large water birds with a throat pouch
Pelicans have featured extensively in heraldry, generally using the Christian symbolism of the pelican as a caring and self-sacrificing parent. Heraldic
Pelican
Easter bread native to Russia, Slovakia and Ukraine
resurrection of Christ. The Christian faithful in many Eastern Christian countries eat this bread during Easter. Christian symbolism is associated with features
Paska_(bread)
Liturgical Christmas decoration
American Lutherans in 1957, although the practice has spread to other Christian denominations, including Anglicans, Catholics, Methodists, and the Reformed
Chrismon_tree
Heraldry portal Religion in national symbols Religious symbolism List of flags with Christian symbolism "Flag Description: Afghanistan". World Factbook. CIA
List of flags with Islamic symbolism
List_of_flags_with_Islamic_symbolism
French fashion designer (1905–1957)
& Garden Magazine. Retrieved 30 July 2026. Fine Collins, Amy. "Christian's Symbolism". worldofinteriors.com. World of Interiors. Retrieved 30 July 2026
Christian_Dior
1970 film
occurrences, use of maimed and dwarf performers, and heavy doses of Judeo-Christian symbolism and Eastern philosophy, the film is about El Topo—a violent, black-clad
El_Topo
Countries where Christianity prevails
the commonest image of Christ. Christian symbolism invests objects or actions with an inner meaning expressing Christian ideas. Christianity has borrowed
Christendom
Icon representing a particular religion
inspiration.[citation needed] Ayyavazhi symbolism Baháʼí symbols Buddhist symbolism Christian symbolism Jewish symbolism Symbolism in The Church of Jesus Christ
Religious_symbol
Person killed for their testimony for or belief in Christianity
Dictionary of the Christian Church. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Hassett, Maurice M. (1911). "Palm in Christian Symbolism" . In Herbermann,
Christian_martyr
Legendary animal
of India may have contaminated griffin lore.[citation needed] In the Christian era, Isidore of Seville (7th century AD) wrote that griffins were a great
Griffin
Artistic representation of three circular leaf shapes used in architecture
outline of three overlapping rings, used in architecture, Pagan and Christian symbolism, among other areas. The term is also applied to other symbols with
Trefoil
Christian symbol
Wayback Machine)—Extensive explanations on several popular Christian symbols, including the ichthys Symbolism of the Fish—Catholic Encyclopedia article
Ichthys
Trinkets thrown at Mardi Gras parade spectators
purple, green, and gold, with these three colors containing the Christian symbolism of justice, faith, and power, respectively. Traditionally, Mardi
Mardi_Gras_throws
312 AD battle in the Civil Wars of the Tetrarchy
intervention; however, the monument does not display any overtly Christian symbolism. The underlying causes of the battle were the rivalries inherent
Battle_of_the_Milvian_Bridge
Symbolism in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) is the process whereby objects or actions have been invested with an inner meaning
Symbolism in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Symbolism_in_the_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints
Roman-era word square with a Latin palindrome
Jewish symbol, embedded with cryptic religious symbolism, which was later adopted in its SATOR form by Christians. Other less-supported academic origin theories
Sator_Square
Three linked but pairwise separated rings
including by the Norsemen and in Japan. They have been used in Christian symbolism as a sign of the Trinity, and in modern commerce as the logo of Ballantine
Borromean_rings
Objects associated with the Passion of Jesus
are the objects associated with the Passion of Jesus Christ in Christian symbolism and art. They are seen as arms in the sense of heraldry, and also
Arma_Christi
Phrase meaning secrecy
rooms should be kept in confidence. This was inherited in later Christian symbolism, where roses were carved on confessionals to signify that the conversations
Sub_rosa
Attribute identifying a saint in artworks
Hilda holding a model of Whitby Abbey Christian symbolism Arma Christi Animals in Christian art Plants in Christian iconography "List of saints". Catholic
Saint_symbolism:_Saints_(A–H)
Symbols in Tolkien's legendarium
plants it in his citadel. Commentators have identified mythic and Christian symbolism in the Two Trees; they have been described as the most important
Two_Trees_of_Valinor
Haitian painter
expressionistic, frequently incorporating people, birds, and Vodou and Christian symbolism. Magloire was named after Adlai Stevenson, a politician in the United
Stevenson_Magloire
Illuminated 9th-century Gospel book
manuscript's pages. Many of these minor decorative elements are imbued with Christian symbolism, and so further emphasise the themes of the major illustrations.
Book_of_Kells
Italian folk charm
consists of several small apotropaic charms (some of which draw upon Christian symbolism), with each individual piece attached to what is supposed to represent
Cimaruta
1937 novel written by Charles Williams
a series of novels which combine elements of fantasy fiction and Christian symbolism. Forgoing the detective fiction style of most of his earlier supernatural
Descent_into_Hell_(novel)
Christian relics believed to be the nails used in Jesus's crucifixion
objects of veneration among some Christians, particularly Roman Catholics and the Eastern Orthodox. In Christian symbolism and art, they figure among the
Holy_Nail
trans. of 3rd edn {{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) "Christian Symbolism: The Natural World". Victoria and Albert Museum. Retrieved 17 July
Animals_in_Christian_art
2012 film directed by Kim Ki-duk
and a middle-aged woman who claims that she is his mother, mixing Christian symbolism and highly sexual content. It made its world premiere in the competition
Pietà_(film)
English surgeon (1820–1876)
also an amateur mythologist, and wrote Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism, first published in 1869 and then again in 1875. In it he elucidated
Thomas_Inman
Visual symbol expressing the Christian Trinity
used Christian symbol among English-speaking Christians, partly due to being included in books such as the 1865 Handbook of Christian Symbolism by William
Shield_of_the_Trinity
Art with subjects from Christianity
Christian symbolism Saint symbolism Crucifixion in the arts God the Father in Western art Holy Spirit in Christian art Trinity in Christian art Iconography
Christian_art
Tarot card of the Major Arcana
the nurturing mother archetype. This period blended classical and Christian symbolism, enriching the card's imagery. In the 18th century, figures like
The_Empress_(tarot_card)
Painting by Gustave Doré
commented on the Christian symbolism of the painting, saying "...[The Acrobats] would have made a good contrast with ‘The Christian Martyrs,’ being in
The_Acrobats_(Doré)
American singer-songwriter (1944–1979)
Billboard Guide to Contemporary Christian Music; her faith was debatable, but she made frequent use of Christian symbolism in her lyrics, combined with a
Judee_Sill
Attribute identifying a saint in artworks
with a fish hanging from his crozier Christian symbolism Arma Christi Animals in Christian art Plants in Christian iconography "List of saints". Catholic
Saint_symbolism:_Saints_(Q–Z)
Artistic representation of four circular leaf shapes used in architecture
diameter. It is found in art, architecture, heraldry and traditional Christian symbolism. The word 'quatrefoil' means "four leaves", from the Old French quatre
Quatrefoil
Monogram for Jesus Christ
development of the Christian cross, the letter Chi used to abbreviate the name of Christ, and the various pre-Christian symbolism associated with the
Christogram
2016 South Korean film by Na Hong-jin
and back again, while tossing a generous helping of shamanism and Christian symbolism into the mix. At times, it resembles The Exorcist transplanted to
The_Wailing_(2016_film)
Historic site in St. Louis, Missouri
Most of the building is non-sectarian, but the fifth floor features Christian symbolism. The fifth level hall is 100’ long, 75’ wide and 48’ high. Moolah
New Masonic Temple (St. Louis)
New_Masonic_Temple_(St._Louis)
Germanic people
traditional Germanic animal style with Christian symbolism is also present in artwork, but Christian symbolism became more and more prevalent during the
Alemanni
Attribute identifying a saint in artworks
Martyr with an axe stuck in his head Christian symbolism Arma Christi Animals in Christian art Plants in Christian iconography Degrees of martyrdom "List
Saint_symbolism:_Saints_(I–P)
Symbol of Georgia taken from the Bolnisi Sioni church
symbol of Georgia. It is a variant of the cross pattée popular in Christian symbolism of late antiquity and the early medieval period. The same symbol
Bolnisi_cross
War memorial in Bladensburg, Maryland, United States
built for secular purposes and had historical importance beyond the Christian symbolism, so there was no conflict for the state to maintain the monument
Peace_Cross
Symbol of victory, triumph, peace and eternal life
first Christian emperor, and his successors continue to display the traditional iconography of Victory, but often combined with Christian symbolism such
Palm_branch
Genus of flowering plants in the passion flower family
2019. Retrieved 30 October 2019. Kostka, Arun Oswin. "Flowers in Christian Symbolism". Roger L. Hammer (6 January 2015). Everglades Wildflowers: A Field
Passiflora
Image made from small colored tiles
the traditional naturalistic content is Christian symbolism such as the ichthys. The 6th-century early Christian basilicas of Sant' Eufemia it:Basilica
Mosaic
Indian theologian
Senate of Serampore College (University). Anilkumar has researched on Christian symbolism with special reference to one of the Protestant Church Societies
Fedric_Anilkumar
Character in The Day the Earth Stood Still
James Sherman remarks the 1951 Klaatu is also a notable example of Christian symbolism in science fiction, the alien being "significantly renamed Mr. Carpenter"
Klaatu (The Day the Earth Stood Still)
Klaatu_(The_Day_the_Earth_Stood_Still)
Type of floor plan common in Mughal India
as having eight gates and eight spaces, and is also observed in Christian symbolism in the concept of salvation. Similarly, the Chinese magic square
Hasht_Bihisht_(architecture)
Lithuanian wooden shrine
Nowadays the most common ornamentation are a distinctive blend of Christian symbolism and traditional solar, celestial, and nature motifs. Stogastulpiai
Roofed_pole
Biography portal History portal Calendar of saints Roman Martyrology Saint symbolism List of Servants of God "Saint Martha". The Prolog From Ohrid. Western
List of early Christian saints
List_of_early_Christian_saints
Esoteric Christian denomination
Northern Iowa, the Christian Community "emphasizes freedom of thought and reflection within the framework of Christian symbolism". Frank Hörtreiter,
The_Christian_Community
Symbols used by Nazis and neo-Nazis
the Nazi regime, government bodies were encouraged to remove religious symbolism from their heraldry. Few German councils actually changed their often
Nazi_symbolism
medicine. Camunian rose Celtic cross חַי Chai ΧΡ Chi Rho Christian symbolism Christian cross / Christian cross variants Conch shell Coptic cross ☽ Crescent
List_of_symbols
Expletive interjection referencing religious figure Jesus Christ
the most widely accepted derivation is from the divine monogram of Christian symbolism. The symbol, derived from the first three letters of the Greek name
Jesus_H._Christ
Etching by Rembrandt
homely scene of maternal affection but it is also a powerful piece of Christian symbolism. While the cat on the left is playing with the Virgin's hem, a snake
The Virgin and Child with a Cat
The_Virgin_and_Child_with_a_Cat
the Big Bad Wolf from Aesop's Fables and Grimm's Fairy Tales. The Christian symbolism where the wolf represents the devil, or evil, being after the "sheep"
Wolves in folklore, religion and mythology
Wolves_in_folklore,_religion_and_mythology
Abrahamic monotheistic religion
3) Dilasser. The Symbols of the Church. Hassett, Maurice M. (1913). "Symbolism of the Fish" . In Herbermann, Charles (ed.). Catholic Encyclopedia. New
Christianity
Species of lily
pdf 1 Kings, 7:19. 1 Kings, 7:26. Kostka, Arun Oswin. "Flowers in Christian Symbolism". Fongemie, Pauly. "Mary's Symbols". catholictradition.org. Retrieved
Lilium_candidum
1615 painting by Peter Paul Rubens and Jan Brueghel the Elder
while the choleric cat near Eve's heels represents cruel cunning. In Christian symbolism, several grapes in the foliage behind Adam and Eve represent Christ's
The Garden of Eden with the Fall of Man
The_Garden_of_Eden_with_the_Fall_of_Man
Late 19th-century art movement in Europe
Symbolism was a late 19th-century art movement of French and Belgian origin in poetry and other arts seeking to represent absolute truths symbolically
Symbolism_(movement)
Topics referred to by the same term
crucifix is a cross with a representation of Jesus Christ, as used in Christian symbolism. Crucifix may also refer to: Crucifix (Cimabue, Arezzo), a large
Crucifix_(disambiguation)
Topics referred to by the same term
1970s Quatrefoil, decorative element in heraldry and traditional Christian symbolism Four-leaf clover Quartet distance, method of comparing two graph-theoretical
Four_leaves
Christian symbol, first and last letters of the Greek alphabet
57:3). Alpha et Omega Attributes of God in Christianity Chi Rho Christian symbolism Names and titles of Jesus in the New Testament Names of God in Islam
Alpha_and_Omega
American filmmaker (born 1970)
family, educated at a Catholic school, and most of his movies contain Christian symbolism. Shyamalan considers himself "pretty spiritual," but not religious
M._Night_Shyamalan
Religious symbol
vestments, particularly on his stole, as part of his movement's esoteric Christian symbolism. He was accused of heresy by the Catholic Church and the movement
Cross_of_Saint_Peter
Symbol for Jesus Christ (ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ)
of Constantine the Great Alpha and Omega Chi Rho (disambiguation) Christian symbolism Christogram Ichthys Labarum Merchant's mark Kyrios Xmas Notes From
Chi_Rho
Sign in Christianity
Israel as a religious sacrifice within the tabernacle and temples. Christian symbolism: Dove Pentecost "Bible Gateway passage: Matthew 3:16 - New International
Sign_of_the_Dove
Sculpture by Donatello
virtue, and victory of the weak over the strong in a just cause. Christian symbolism of Judith reveals her actions over Holofernes to be a victory of
Judith and Holofernes (Donatello)
Judith_and_Holofernes_(Donatello)
Study of the image of a horse as a symbol
Horse symbolism is the study of the representation of the horse in mythology, religion, folklore, art, literature and psychoanalysis as a symbol, in its
Horse_symbolism
Roman emperor from 306 to 337
arch are any depictions of Christian symbolism. However, the arch was commissioned by the Senate, so the absence of Christian symbols may reflect the role
Constantine_the_Great
Symbolic meaning and value of letters
view that signs are arbitrary, letter symbolism may be considered as pure delirium. St. Augustine, in On Christian Doctrine (II, 24), expresses his disapproval
Letter_symbolism
Symbolic arrangement of four differing elements
creatures of the Christian tetramorph were also common in Egyptian, Greek, and Assyrian mythology. The early Christians adopted this symbolism and adapted
Tetramorph
Cooperation between Christian denominations
Protestant churches, the "Christian Flag" stands for no creed or denomination, but for Christianity. With regard to the Christian symbolism of the flag: The ground
Ecumenism
Tower on the campus of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma
attraction. ORU is a charismatic Christian university. According to school publicity the tower's form is laden with Christian symbolism. The Prayer Tower is located
Prayer_Tower
Symbol of Advent period
The Advent wreath, or Advent crown, is a Christian tradition that symbolizes the passage of the four weeks of Advent in the liturgical calendar of the
Advent_wreath
Cross associated with Coptic Christians
in his The Book of Signs (Dover); may not be prominent in Coptic Christian symbolism in this form. Ethiopian Orthodox Processional cross from the Amhara
Coptic_cross
Private, christian school in Norfolk, Virginia
from Christian symbolism. The school's first headmaster, Gene Garrick, oversaw its early development and expansion. In 1959, Norfolk Christian added
Norfolk_Christian_Schools
City seal
seal which had been used since 1902 was unconstitutional due to its Christian symbolism. The seal is based around the dome on the city's bandstand and uses
Seal_of_Zion,_Illinois
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