Chi-Rho

Posted : 13 Aug, 2012 03:59 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chi_Rho



The Chi Rho is one of the earliest forms of christogram, and is used by Christians. It is formed by superimposing the first two (capital) letters chi and rho (ΧΡ) of the Greek word "ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ" = Christ in such a way to produce the monogram. Although not technically a Christian cross, the Chi-Rho invokes the crucifixion of Jesus, as well as symbolizing his status as the Christ.



Iona: Chi-Rho

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy9qYJ34cQU



Colour of green

Green for the vine

For the leaves and the branches

The tree of life

Colour of red

Red for the wounds

That are deeper than I can know

How deep the flow



By Him all things were created

By Him all things were created

And the fullness of the Godhead

Is in Him, Chi-Rho



Colour of gold

Gold for a throne

For the light that is blazing

From His face

Colourless white

For purity

White as snow, the colours flow

The mystery of Chi-Rho



By Him all things were created

By Him all things were created

And the fullness of the Godhead

Is in Him, Chi-Rho



By Him all things were created

By Him all things were created

And the fullness of the Godhead

Is in Him, Chi-Rho

In Him, Chi-Rho

In Him, Chi-Rho

In Him, Chi-Rho

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