General Christian References
Christian Symbols
The cross, dove, fish, and other symbols of the Christian faith.
Articles
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The Cross vs. the Crucifix:
Two Traditions, One Lord
An ecumenical look at why Protestants display an empty cross and Catholics a crucifix — two valid theological emphases, both grounded in Scripture.
Jul 5, 2026USCCB — Prayer and Worship
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The Ichthys:
Why Early Christians Used a Fish as Their Secret Symbol
The fish symbol was a five-letter acrostic for the Christian creed — and a life-saving recognition code scratched in the dust under Roman persecution.
Jul 5, 2026EWTN Catholic Library
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The Dove in Scripture:
From Noah to Pentecost
The dove's journey through Scripture — from Noah's ark to the Jordan River — reveals that the secular peace-dove is only a faded echo of a far richer theological symbol.
Jul 5, 2026Vatican — Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 701)