05-08-2009, 07:06 PM
Quote:Constantine now ordered his soldiers to paint XP-signs on the shields: a sign that was common in the cult of Apollo
Ooh, I have been trying to pin down a source for the pre-Christian use of the 'chi-rho' for ages - can you help me out with a reference?
Many thanks
Salvianus: Ste Kenwright
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