Chrismon Tree
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We warmly welcome you to our church and invite you to experience the beauty and meaning of the Chrismon Tree displayed at the front of the church during this Advent and Christmas season. The word "Chrismon" blends "Christ" and " monogram, " representing symbols unique to Jesus Christ. These sacred symbols, dating back to the early Church, were used by Christians to identify themselves and mark secret gathering places during persecution. Hung on a live, green tree symbolizing the living Christ, the Chrismons are adorned in white to reflect his purity and gold to honor his glory and majesty. Each symbol carries a deep connection to our faith and the enduring legacy of those who came before us. This Advent, we invite you to join us in celebrating Christ through this cherished and meaningful tradition.
IHC: The Greek for Jesus is IHCOYC In Latin, IESUS HOMINUM SALVATOR or in HOC SIGNO.
CHALICE: Symbolizes the Eucharist, or the Holy Communion
FRUIT OF THE VINE: The blood of Christ.
HARP: Represents joy, music, and worship in heaven.
SYMBOL OF THE CHURCH (SHIP): The ship symbolizes the Bearer of the Gospel to all the world
SYMBOL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (DOVE): A reminder of Jesus’ baptism John 1:32
CROSS POTENT: Our Savior’s spiritual and healing power symbol.
BIBLE: The Bible is God’s holy Word, given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
TREFOIL: Reflect the everlasting Trinity Father, Son, and Holy Spirit eternally.
LAMB: Jesus is refered to himself as “the Lamb of God (John 1:36)”
BELL: Symbol of joy and call to worship.
MANGER: Where Mary placed the baby Jesus.
CHI-RHO: Monogram for Christ.
SCROLL: Symbolizes the first five books in the Bible
EIGHT POINT STAR: Represents baptism and regeneration
ETERNITY OF THE TRINITY: A symbol of the Holy Trinity
FIVE-POINTED STAR: The five wounds of Jesus on the cross
LAMP: Divine inspiration, truth, and knowledge
ANGELS: Angels gave the news of the Birth, Resurrection, and Ascension of the Son of God.
THE TRIANGLE: Represents the Trinity: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
SEVEN POINTED STAR: Refers to the Holy Spirit Seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
SHEPERD’SCROOK:Jesuscalled himselfashepherd Theywere alsothefirstpeopletoldaboutthe birthofJesus
ALPHA/OMEGA: They teach us that our salvation from sin, from beginning to end was accomplished by Jesus.
CIRCLE: An endless line, having no beginning and no end, which symbolizes eternity or God
CELTIC CROSS:
Normal cross with a circle in the middle to symbolizes eternity.
CALVARY CROSS: Latin Cross standing on three steps which represent faith, hope, and love.
CROWN: The kingship of our Lord His victory over sin; always at the right hand of God.
TABLETS OF STONE: The Ten Commandments were written on two stone tablets.
RESURRECTION CROSS: symbolizes the new day which promises the forgiveness of our sins.
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BUTTERFLY: symbolizes the resurrection and life everlasting.
MARY AND JESUS: The virgin Mary holds baby Jesus.
FISH: The letters, from the Greek word for fish (ichthus), stand for Jesus (I), Christ (X), God (Q), Son (Y), Savior (S)
TRIQUETRA: A figure composed of three separate and equal arcs symbolizes the One God.
ANCHOR CROSS: The cross of hope
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Craft Group for their countless hours of dedication and creativity in making the Chrismons that adorn our tree.
