Guide to Christian signs and symbols

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Jesus Christ

Jesus is the central figure in Christian teaching. Many images show the major events in his life, for example, his birth and his death on the cross. Usually the focal point of the scene, Jesus can be shown with or without a beard and often wears a halo.

• Sacramental spoon showing Christ
  on the cross with the Virgin Mary
  and St John
• Ethiopia, 1650-1710
• Museum no. 186-1869

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Christ Crucified

The Last Judgement

Sacred Heart