Friday, November 16, 2012

Holy Seal (Prosphora)

In the Eastern and Greek Orthodox churches, this emblem, is called the “Holy Seal.” It consists of an equal armed cross and the abbreviation IC XC NIKA, which is Greek for “Jesus Christ is victorious.” 

The seal is used to mark the Prosphora, the bread used in the Orthodox communion liturgy.
Some variations:

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