Christian Symbolism in the
Catacombs
Christian Symbolism in the Catacombs
The primitive Christian symbolism of the catacombs tell much about the early Believers, their faith and how they died. The sacred signs found throughout the darkened underground tombs were there to convey a message about the light of Jesus as comfort to both the living and the dead.
The Fish is a very early Christian symbol found in inscribed upon the walls of the Catacombs from the first century. The Greek word for fish, Ichthys, upon which a rebus ( word puzzle which uses pictures to represent words or parts of words) was created, is derived from the first letters of Greek words meaning "Jesus Christ, son of God, Savior."
The Good Shepard is a Christian symbols in found in the Christian underground burial chamebers. The Good Shepherd symbolizes Christ the Savior "I am the Good Shepherd: the Good Shepherd giveth His life for His sheep" (John 10:11) The Shepherd represents Jesus who will search devotedly for even one lost Child of God until it is found. (Luke 15)
The anchor represents hope in Jesus The anchor symbolizes the concept of steadfastness, safety, and trust because it represents the safe arrival of the ship in harbor after a perilous voyage at sea. The anchor hidden in the Cross symbolizes the Christian’s salvation in Christ and the arrival of the soul in the harbor of everlasting life. The anchor is a symbol the commitment of the believer to the Christian faith.
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