Ornaments called Chrismons, a contraction of “Christ monogram,” decorate a tree in the sanctuary of

Ornaments called Chrismons, a contraction of “Christ monogram,” decorate a tree in the sanctuary of Bella Vista Lutheran Church. The rose symbolizes the Nativity of the Lord; the five-point star, Epiphany. The fish is an ancient symbol of Christ, marked with the Greek word for fish — IXOYC — also the initials for “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior.” MONOGRAM OF CHRIST