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Byzantine Sigil | Click here to learn more about the double headed eagle Back to the Top |
Christ the Sacrificial Lamb | This symbol emphasizes the sacrificial role of Christ (John 1:29). The lamb carries the banner of victory over sin and death (1 Cor. 5:7; Rev. 5:13). Back to the Top |
Peacocks  | This is an ancient symbol of the Resurrection. When the peacock sheds his feathers, he grows more brilliant ones than those he lost. Back to the Top |
The Ark of Salvation | This is a common symbol of the Church, since, like the Ark of Noah, all can find life in the safety of the Church.. Back to the Top |
Christ the Alpha and Omega | This is a monogram of the first two letters X and P of the Greek word for Christ. The A (alpha) and the Ω (omega) are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, signifying that Jesus Christ is the beginning and end of all things (Rev. 22:13). Back to the Top |
Christ the Savior | All of the Symbols of the Balcony refer back to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Back to the Top |
Christ the Pelican | The pelican was thought to be particularly attentive to her young, to the point of providing her own blood by wounding her own breast when no other food was available. As a result, the pelican became a symbol of the Passion of Jesus and of the Eucharist since about the 12th century. Back to the Top |
Fish IHTHYS  | This is one of the most ancient symbols for Christ. The letters of the Greek word for fish, also signify the first letters of each word of the phrase Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior. Back to the Top |
The Anchor of Salvation | This symbol combines an anchor with a Cross, symbolizing hope (Heb. 6:19), and was used by the early Christians in the catacombs. Back to the Top |
Christ the Chalice | This represents the cup used at the Last Supper. Thus, this symbol can symbolizes the Holy Eucharist. Back to the Top |
Alpha and Omega | These are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, signifying that Jesus Christ is the beginning and end of all things (Rev. 22:13). Back to the Top |