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  2. Arma Christi - Wikipedia

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    The prime member, the Cross, had been introduced to Christian art in the 4th century as the crux invicta, a symbol of victory.As a group they have a long tradition in iconography, dating back to the 9th century; the Utrecht Psalter of 830 is an example, though the only one from the Early Middle Ages known to Gertrud Schiller.

  3. Symbolism in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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    Many Latter-day Saints view crucifixion-related symbols as emphasizing the death of Jesus rather than his life and resurrection. [18] The early LDS Church was more accepting of the symbol of the cross, [19] but after the turn of the 20th century, an aversion to it developed in Mormon culture.

  4. Christian symbolism - Wikipedia

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    Christian Symbols, Origins and Meanings; Tree of Jesse Directory by Malcolm Low. Archived 2008-10-12 at the Wayback Machine; Chrismon Templates Symbol outlines that can be used to create Christian themed projects; Christian Symbols and Variations of Crosses – Images and Meanings; PreachingSymbols.com Ways Christian Symbols are used in worship

  5. Saint symbolism: Saints (A–H) - Wikipedia

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    Each saint is said to have led an exemplary life and symbols have been used to tell these stories throughout the history of the Church. [2] A number of Christian saints are traditionally represented by a symbol or iconic motif associated with their life, termed an attribute or emblem , in order to identify them.

  6. Christian cross - Wikipedia

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    The dagger symbol (†) placed after the name of a dead person (often with the date of death) is sometimes taken to be a Christian cross. [ 25 ] In many Christian traditions, such as the Methodist Churches , the altar cross sits atop or is suspended above the altar table and is a focal point of the chancel .

  7. Five Holy Wounds - Wikipedia

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    The unnamed poet credits the symbol's origin to King Solomon, and explains that each of the five interconnected points represents a virtue tied to a group of five: Gawain is perfect in his five senses and five fingers, faithful to the Five Wounds of Christ, takes courage from the five joys that Mary had of Jesus, and exemplifies the five ...

  8. Pietà - Wikipedia

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    The Pietà (Italian pronunciation:; meaning "pity", "compassion") is a subject in Christian art depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus Christ after his Descent from the Cross. It is most often found in sculpture.

  9. Four Evangelists - Wikipedia

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    The meanings accruing to the symbols grew over centuries, with an early formulation by Jerome, [6] and were fully expressed by Rabanus Maurus, who set out three layers of meaning for the beasts: representing first the Evangelists, second the nature of Christ, and third the virtues required of a Christian for salvation. [7]