Ancient Portraiture and Biography
The chi-rho is a Christian symbol formed by superimposing the Greek letters 'Χ' (chi) and 'Ρ' (rho), the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ, 'Χριστός'. This symbol represents Jesus Christ and is one of the earliest and most significant symbols of Christianity, often used in art and decoration. It is particularly notable in the context of early Christian tomb paintings and funerary reliefs, where it conveys the promise of resurrection and eternal life.
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