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Christian Symbolism

Christianity, like most religions, uses a great deal of symbolism. Examples include:

Angel
bread and wine
Burning Bush[?]
Ikhthus (or Fish)
Crucifix
Cross
Halo
Icons
chi rho[?]
INRI
Lamb
Mitre[?]
Pearly gates[?]
Sacrament
candles
incense
shepherd
tiara

See also : Christianity

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