Various Symbols

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales larger image

1879 Marble font with mosaic symbols set into marble. Chi-Rho with palm branches forming the X; Two triangles forming a six pointed star; Winged angel; Dove of the Holy Spirit; Cross with crown of thorns; Lamb and Flag; three fishes; three circles behind an orb. technique: mosaic designer: J. P. St Aubyn Church of St David, Carreg-wen, Pembrokeshire west wall of the nave The font, as well as the pulpit in this church, was made for the now demolished private chapel at Pentre, Newchapel.  (ObjectID=389ImageID=299) Original File Name=_MG_0421.jpg

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• Chrismon and derived forms - symbol of Christ 
• cross as symbol of Christ 
• fishes 
• Holy Ghost represented as a dove 
• lamb bearing cross or banner, 'Agnus Dei' - symbol of Christ 
• orb (symbol of sovereignty; sphere with cross on top) 

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales