Discovering The Symbolism And Meaning Behind Holy Cross Cemetery's Monuments

Webhere's a quick primer on catholic gravestone symbols, what these symbols mean, and how to go about choosing symbols for the gravestone of a loved one or even.

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Webgravestone symbols and their meanings.

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Alpha (a), the first letter of the greek alphabet, and omega (ω), the last letter, are often found combined into a single symbol representing christ.

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The plea for mercy.

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Connotes a religious lay person or cleric.

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