Catholic Symbols and Church History 2025

Front

Which symbol is this?

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Alpha and Omega

Front

Which symbol is this?

Back

Chi Rho

Front

Which symbol is this?

Back

Ichthus

Front

Why do the symbols for the four Gospels all have wings?

Back

To symbolise that the message of the Gospel will spread all over the world, like a bird in flight.

Front

Which of these symbols represent the Gospel of Luke? Ox, Man, Lion, Eagle

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Ox

Front

Which of these symbols represent the Gospel of Matthew? Ox, Man, Lion, Eagle

Back

Man

Front

Which of these symbols represent the Gospel of Mark? Ox, Lion, Eagle, Man

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Lion

Front

Which of these symbols represent the Gospel of John? Man, Ox, Lion, Eagle

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Eagle

Front

This symbol was used for St Luke's Gospel because it showed that Jesus was sacrificed, just as oxen were sacrificed by Jews in the past.

Back

True

Front

What type of branch does the dove carry in its mouth?

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Olive