XP
- represents Chi Rho of the Greek
alphabet and is one of the most ancient symbols for Christ.
Rooster - stands for the
Resurrection because the cock announces the dawn of each day.
Inverted Cross
- a symbol of St. Peter who
was crucified in that position.
Lamp
- represents Christ, the Light of the
World; also truth, knowledge and enlightenment.
Double-Edged Sword
- represents St. Paul;
it is the sword of Power and the Sword of Spirit.
Crown - represents the crown of Glory and
acknowledges "Our Lord, the King forever."
Alpha and Omega - the first and last letters of the
Greek Alphabet. On this grill they mean "Jesus Christ and the church forever, from
the beginning to the end."
Patriarchal Cross - a cross with two horizontal
arms; the upper is slightly shorter and represents the inscription placed over the head of
the Savior when he was crucified.
Anchor - set upright this anchor forms a cross
which denotes "Our hope in Christ," or "Jesus Christ, anchor of the
soul."
Four Short Rods - dispersed in the grille denoting
strength, authority, influence, and power.
IHS - appearing on the sides of the tower and not
seen in this picture is an abbreviation of the Greek word IHCOYC for Jesus.
