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Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
Eve of Ascension
Eve of Ascension
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Bible Dictionaries
X P
The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
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These letters belong under this head only in appearance as they are in reality the first two letters of the Greek word Christos, meaning "Christ." The X is the Greek letter Chi and is equivalent to the English letters "ch"; the P is called Rho and is the same as the letter "r;" they thus represent the first three letters of the word Christ. These two Greek letters are used in Church decorations either separately or as a monogram, as a symbol or emblem of our Lord.
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Bibliography Information
Miller, William James. Entry for 'X P'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​acd/​x/x-p.html. 1901.
Miller, William James. Entry for 'X P'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​acd/​x/x-p.html. 1901.