Chrismon Page 1

These pages contain small pictures of the Chrismon set on our tree and a short title identifying the symbol represented. If you click on the picture you will go to a larger picture of the Chrismon. Use your back button to return to the page with the small pictures.

The Star of David. Some people consider it the Star of Creation, with each point representing one of the days of creation by God the Father. It is composed of two triangles, each with one point representing one of the three persons in the Godhead. Some have used the six points of the star to refer to six attributes of God the Father: power, wisdom, majesty, love, mercy, and justice. (As an indication that everyone is free to designate their own interpretations, Presbyterians usually ascribe to God the attributes of being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.)

The dove of the Holy Spirit, shown descending as when Jesus was baptized. The circle on its beak is the nimbus, a symbol of sanctity showing the holiness of God.

The Bible as in Palm 119:105 "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light for my path."

A symbol for baptism, because it reminds us of the water used when we are baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

The butterfly, symbol of the resurrection.

There is another page of small Chrismon pictures.

Return to the Chrismon introduction page.

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Last update 2002-06-24 12:44:16