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Chrismons... the passion
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The Chrismons, the white, home-made ornaments placed on your Christmas tree, are all various symbols of Jesus Christ our Lord. They are the story of His life and mission for us and for the world. BUTTERFLY: Just as a caterpillar spins a cocoon and lies encased in a seemingly dead shell only to emerge in a changed form as a beautiful butterfly, so Jesus was entombed, but rose victorious from the dead. CROWN: Jesus ascended into heaven as King of kings and Lord of lords. “The kingdom of this world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.” THREE CIRCLES: The three circles once again represent the Holy Trinity. Our Lord Jesus now sits at the right hand of God the Father and sends His Holy Spirit to live in and among us. ALPHA AND OMEGA: These are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, and as such they symbolize Christ as the beginning and the end of all things, ruling into eternity. “I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord God, Who is, and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” (Revelation 1:8) JERUSALEM CROSS: This cross, with four small crosses pointing out in all four directions, symbolizes our mission to spread the Gospel of Christ to North, East, South and West. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And be assured, I will be with you always to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20) |
