The Chi Rho (☧) is a symbol composed of the Greek letters Χ (chi) and Ρ (rho), the two first letters of the name of Jesus Christ in Greek (ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ). It was employed by early Christians to also symbolize Christianity. It is also called Chrismon.

See also

• Christian mythology
• cross
• latin cross (✟)
• Tag Group:Symbols

Examples

Chi Rho (or Chrismon)

Chrismon used in Roman coinage & standards

External links

• Chi Ro (Wikipedia)