Chi-Rho

Construction note

The Chi (X) and Rho (P) monogram of Christ.

About this symbol

Meaning

An early monogram for Christ (the first letters of ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ).

Culture / origin

Early Christianity / Roman

Era

From the 4th century CE

Historical context

Adopted by Constantine; one of the earliest Christian Christograms.

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