[mancypeng]

Hi, I just studied general art history and have some basic knowledge about early christian art during the Late Antique period. I noticed that the symbol "chi-ro" is used to represent christianity instead of the cross. Can anyone tell me when did the cross become an official symbol of christianity, and why did the chi-ro symbol fade out from christian art? Thanks for answering my question!

[kingdomofgod]

Hi, I have got your question and I love Christianity very much and even I don't know the reason for the symbol and hopefully I will search for your answer and if I get it then I will post you and I think you will get your answer very soon.

[DavidGillespie78]

Hi, I just studied general art history and have some basic knowledge about early christian art during the Late Antique period. I noticed that the symbol "chi-ro" is used to represent christianity instead of the cross. Can anyone tell me when did the cross become an official symbol of christianity, and why did the chi-ro symbol fade out from christian art? Thanks for answering my question!

http://altreligion.a...bldefschiro.htm

http://en.wikipedia....Christian_cross

Hope these help.
Best regards,
David

[Violet]

I found this remark on Chi-Ro
"The Chi-Ro is a preChristian symbol that was adopted by the Roman Emperor Constantine as his battle standard, supposedly after he had a dream in which he saw the symbol and heard the words "by this sign you shall conquer." Originally the symbol was a rune-binding or in other words a combination of letters woven together for good luck. The Chi-Ro is the first two letters of "Christ" (Ch+R)."
This is the site where I saw the reference:
http://www.ancientwo.../aw/Post/412939