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Definitions and History of Chrismon Christian Symbols

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Chrismon Symbols and Images Defined

Christian symbolization varies in interpretation for spiritual meaning. These are common dictionary definitions for many Chrismon symbolization.

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Circle Circle Chrismon

A plane figure, bounded by a single curve line called its circumference, every part of which is equally distant from a point within it, called the center. A round body; a sphere; an orb. Circles generally represent the world, eternal life, eternity, and a divine person. It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth. --Is. xi. 22.

Triple Circles Circles, Three:

Given the above definition of a circle, three circles represent three divine persons, or trinity, also called triunity: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in one God.

Corner Stone Corner Stone Chrismon

A stone at the corner of a building uniting two intersecting walls; a quoin. Such a stone, often inscribed, laid at a ceremony marking the origin of a building.