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The Greek letter chi is written in upper case as X. This is sometimes used as shorthand for 'Christ' e.g. Xmas.
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The Christogram:
The Christogram symbolises the crown of thorns and the nails that were used at Jesus' crucifixation. The Letters IHS are used as shorthand for 'Christ'.
Wise words:
"Faith is a living, daring confidence in God's grace, so sure and certain that a man could stake his life on it a thousand times.
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Martin Luther (1483-1546)