Christogram Chi Rho Necklace Sterling Silver
$150.00
One of the oldest symbols of the Christian faith, the Chi Rho joins the Greek letters chi (X) and rho (P), the first two letters of Christ in Greek, flanked by Alpha and Omega for Christ the Beginning and the End. Ancient Christians used Christograms like this one as a crest. During dangerous times for Christians, these symbols helped believers recognize each other and escape persecution. This round 925 sterling silver pendant comes on an 18-inch sterling silver chain with a story card, artist bio card and Gift Box. Made in the USA.
The Chi Rho Christogram Necklace sets one of the earliest monograms of Christ inside a round 925 sterling silver frame. The superimposed Greek letters chi (X) and rho (P), the first two letters of Christ in Greek, rise through the center, with Alpha on the left and Omega on the right, recalling Christ as the Beginning and the End. Ancient Christians used Christograms as a crest or symbol for believers. During dangerous times for Christians, these symbols helped believers recognize each other and escape persecution. A meaningful gift for baptism, confirmation, ordination, Easter or anyone who loves the history of the faith.
- Metal: 925 sterling silver
- Size (approximately): 0.75 in x 0.75 in, not including the jump ring (see the photo with the ruler for scale)
- Comes on an 18-inch sterling silver chain
- Includes a story card, artist bio card and Gift Box
- Designed by Lori Strickland ยท Made in USA
Included Christogram story card reads:
Christogram: Monogram of Christ and Crest of Christians
A Christogram is an ancient symbol that uses a combination of letters to form an abbreviation or monogram of Jesus Christ. These symbols are found in ancient artwork, architecture and furniture. Ancient Christians used these Christograms as a crest or symbol for believers.
XP: one of the oldest Christograms, the superimposed Greek letters chi (X) and rho (P), the first two letters of Christ in Greek. The Greek Alpha and Omega are present in this Christogram, representing Jesus Christ at the Beginning and the End.
About the artist:
Nature-inspired designs by American artist Lori Strickland are handcrafted by Master Artisans in our Florida studio. Designs are reproduced in Sterling Silver with the traditional lost wax casting method and meticulously finished by hand, embodying timeless elegance and cherished by selective customers nationwide.
