An ancient symbol of the church signifying hope and security. It was found among the catacomb inscriptions of the first century. Before the fourth century the anchor was often represented with a dolphin or two fishes suspended from the crossbar, as a
An ancient symbol of the church signifying hope and security. It was found among the catacomb inscriptions of the first century. Before the fourth century the anchor was often represented with a dolphin or two fishes suspended from the crossbar, as a symbol of Christ. The anchor early signified the cross to be known to the Christians but to be kept in secret from the unbelievers. St. 