Self-Adhesive Chrismon | 9,5 x 3,5 cm

Self-Adhesive Chi-Rho Sticker for Candles and Paschal Candles

• Self-adhesive sticker.
• 9.5 cm (3.74 in) in height
• 3.5 cm (1.38 in) in width.
• Transparent background.
• Letters in black and red.

What is the Chrismon (Chi-Rho anagram) in the Catholic Church?

The Chi-Rho, also known as the Christogram, is a Christian symbol that represents Jesus Christ.

The Chi-Rho is the graphic representation of the name of Christ using the Greek letters "Χ" (chi) and "Ρ" (rho), the first two letters of the name "Χριστός" (Christos), a Greek word meaning "the anointed one," chosen by God.

The most common representation features the letter "P" in the center of the figure, with the arms of the "X" crossing over the "P".

This symbol has been used by members of the Catholic Church since the early centuries of Christianity.

Chrismon meaning

The Chi-Rho is a representation of Christ, a symbol of Jesus.

It is common for the traditional symbol of the "X" and the "P" to be accompanied by the Greek letters "Α" (alpha) and "Ω" (omega), in reference to the words of Christ in the book of Revelation:

"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end"

(Revelation 22:13).

Thus, the Chi-Rho represents the eternity and omnipresence of Christ, grounding its significance in the Christian doctrine of salvation and eternal life.

The victory over death and His role as the beginning and end of all things.

Chrimon colors 

The color of the Chi-Rho can vary depending on the context and the material used.

In Christian iconography, it is often represented in gold and silver, colors symbolizing the glory and majesty of God.

Gold emphasizes its connection to divine royalty, while silver highlights purity.

The Chi-Rho on this sticker is made in black and red. Black symbolizes death and mourning, while red is associated with the blood of Christ, the sacrifice of Jesus.

The stickers are typically placed on candles or Paschal candles. The candles, including the Paschal candles, represent the light of Jesus, life, and Resurrection.

The Chi-Rho in Early Christian Art

In Early Christian art (1st-5th centuries), the Chi-Rho was a symbol of Christian identity during times of persecution. It was carved into sarcophagi, funerary inscriptions, and catacomb decorations.

Additionally, the Chi-Rho was used on funerary monuments and other liturgical objects to identify believers and express their faith in the resurrection.

The Christogram became a characteristic element of Romanesque architecture, adorning the tympanums and portals of medieval churches.

Today, it is a Christian element with great symbolic meaning used to decorate candles, churches, parish furnishings, liturgical ornaments, etc.