Labarum - Wikipedia
The labarum (Greek: λάβαρον or λάβουρον[2]) was a vexillum (military standard) that displayed the "Chi-Rho" symbol ☧, a christogram formed from the first two Greek letters of the word "Christ" (Greek: ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ, or Χριστός) – Chi (χ) and Rho (ρ). [3] . It was first used by the Roman emperor Constantine the Great. [4]
Chi Rho - Wikipedia
The Chi Rho (☧, English pronunciation / ˈkaɪ ˈroʊ /; also known as chrismon[1]) is one of the earliest forms of the Christogram, formed by superimposing the first two (capital) letters— chi and rho (ΧΡ)—of the Greek ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ (rom: Christos) in such a way that the vertical stroke of the rho intersects the center of the chi. [2]
Flags of the Holy Roman Empire - Wikipedia
The flag of the Holy Roman Empire was not a national flag, but rather an imperial banner used by the Holy Roman Emperor; black and gold were used as the colours of the imperial banner, a black eagle on a golden background.
Labarum - New World Encyclopedia
Labarum refers to a military standard used in the Roman Empire that was adapted by the Emperor Constantine I as a symbol of Christianity. He combined the first two Greek letters of the word "Christ" (Greek: ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ, or Χριστός)— Chi (χ) and Rho (ρ), and ordered his soldiers to place this symbol on their shields before a decisive battle.
Constantine, Christianity, Imperial Standard - Britannica
The labarum—a Christian version of the vexillum, the military standard used earlier in the Roman Empire—incorporated the Chi-Rho, the monogram of Christ, in a golden wreath atop the staff. The flag was made of purple silk (purple dye being at this time a rarity derived from a shellfish of the genus Murex ) richly embroidered with gold.
Labarum - OrthodoxWiki
2012年2月7日 · The Labarum (Greek: λάβαρον / láboron) was a Christian imperial standard incorporating the sacred "Chi-Rho" Christogram, which was one of the earliest forms of christogram used by Christians, becoming one of the most familiar and widely used emblems in Chrisitan tradition.
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Roman Empire - Historical Flags (Italy)
2021年8月24日 · [ ] That which Emperor Constantine bore was what, in his time, was the only recognized Christian emblem - the first two letters of our Lord's name - the Greek X and P. [see here]. The labarum was made of silk. The term is sometimes used for other standards, and its form may be recogized in the banners carried in ecclesiastical processions.
The Chi Rho Symbol - Early Church History
The Chi Rho is a Christian symbol for “Christ” written by superimposing the two Greek letters “Chi (X)” and “Rho (P)” which are the first two letters in Greek of the name of “CHRist.” The first public use of the Chi Rho symbol was on the labarum, the shield of Constantine’s warriors in the Battle of Milvian Bridge on October ...
Rome - Historical Flags (Italy)
2021年8月24日 · Rome Traditional Flag. image by Jaume Ollé, 31 October 1998. This flag seems to be traditionally used in the region (middle age?). The flag of the anciant republic was red with SPQR in it. Later, in the Christian era the cross was added. Jaume Ollé, 31 October 1998. SPQR is the acronym of 'Senatus PopulusQue Romae', i.e. 'the Senate and ...