01 The first two letters of the Greek word CRISTOS, Christ; -- an abbreviation used with the letters separate or, oftener, in a monogram, ofte…
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The first two letters of the Greek word CRISTOS, Christ; -- an abbreviation used with the letters separate or, oftener, in a monogram, often inclosed in a circle, as a symbol or emblem of Christ. It use as an emblem was introduced by Constantine the Great, whence it is known as the Constantinian symbol, [or] monogram. See Labarum. See: Labarum