Meaning:
Wikipedia explains that the Chi Rho, also known as Chrismon, is one of the earliest forms of Christogram. A Christogram is a monogram for the name of Jesus Christ.
The Chi Rho is formed by superimposing the first two (capital) letters—chi and rho (ΧΡ)—of the Greek word ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ (Christos).
While it was used very early by persecuted Christians in the catacombs, when Constantine I was struggling to become emperor, he used the symbol at the front of his armies and was victorious.
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