The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) The undefined region around Syria is historically referred to as the Levant (an archaic French phrase for the âlands of the rising sunâ), including modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine and Jordan.
Anchor Symbol. An anchor is a heavy weight that holds a ship in place. Remaining firm and steadfast amid the uncertainty of storms and the elements, an anchor symbolizes such concepts as firmness, tranquility and hope.
The anchor became a key Christian symbol during the period of Roman persecution. As Michael Card observes in his recent album, Soul Anchor: The first century symbol wasn't the cross; it was the anchor.