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chris·mon

 (krĭs′mən)
n.
1. See Chi-Rho.
2. A decoration or ornament in the form of a Chi-Rho or other Christian emblem.

[New Latin Chrīs(tī) mon(ogramma), monogram of Christ : Latin Chrīstī, genitive of Chrīstus, Christ; see Christ2 + Late Latin monogramma, monogram; see monogram.]
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chrismon

(ˈkrɪzmɒn)
n
(Ecclesiastical Terms) the monogram and symbol of Christ's name, also known as chi-rho, derived from the initial two letters of the word Christ in Greek
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Both are topped with closed crowns and the one of Navarra has a chrismon as a base, emphasizing the importance of Christianity for the people of Navarra.
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The traditional Methodist "Chrismon Tree" added to the ambiance and was an elegant reminder of the true meaning of the Christmas season.
As the service was held within the Christmas Tree Festival weekend the theme was based on a Chrismon (Christ's monograms) Tree with the meanings explained of each religious symbol, made during the festival, and placed on the tree within the service.
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[2.] Husten CG, Shelton DM, Chrismon JH, Lin YC, Mowery P, Powell FA.
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These diagonals resolve the problem of the pronounced slope and bestow a type of liturgical consecration on the terrain, further authenticated by a sanctifying scheme of symbolic chrismon. (24) This patterning also refers to the origins of Christianity and the ceremonial consecration gestures for churches and altars.