Koch Redraws Christian Monograms

       A monogram is a motif made by overlapping or combining two or more letters or other graphemes to form one symbol. Monograms are often made by combining the initials of an individual or a company, used as recognizable symbols or logos. A series of uncombined initials is properly referred to as a cypher (e.g. a royal cypher) and is not a monogram.

       Monograms first appeared on coins, as early as 350BC. The earliest known examples are of the names of Greek cities who issued the coins, often the first two letters of the city's name. For example, the monogram of Achaea consisted of the letters alpha (Α) and chi (Χ) joined together.

       Monograms below where designed by Rudolf Koch and I have also include scripture references with these for those of you crafting Chrismons with them.

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       These are the monograms for the Four Evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The Four Evangelists are the men God used to write the four Gospels of Christ in The New Testament scriptures. "Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers.  Their responsibility is to equip God's people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ." Ephesians 4: 11 -12 (NLT)

       This is the monogram of Christ. It includes the I-C that means "Jesus Savior." "It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all." 1 Timothy 1:15

       This Christian monogram means, "Jesus Christ Conquers." "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus the Messiah! 1 Corinthians 15:57 (ISV)

       One of the oldest Christian monograms from etched on the walls of the Catacombs. Cross of Constantine Patterns. "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12 

A monogram of Jesus, including the cross. "Stand firm, and you will win life." Luke 21:19

       A bolder Monogram of Jesus. IHS with a crown for Chrismons. "Bear in mind that our Lord's patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him." 2 Peter 3:15 

       This strange looking Monogram is called a Sun-Disk. "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you." John 15:7

       The traditional Chi Rho Monogram for Christ. "Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us." 2 Corinthians 1:21