Chi·Rho
An ancient design made by overlapping the first two letters of the word Christ ‘ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ' in Greek. This kind of design is called a Christogram—a monogram symbolizing Christ.
[ ˈkī-ˈrō ] noun
Why use the Chi Rho as a logo?
Our faith is deeply rooted in Jesus Christ, connecting us to the vast and rich story of Christianity through out time and across the globe. We use the Chi Rho to show our commitment to Jesus and ancient teachings of Christianity found in the Bible. What better way to do this than with a symbol declaring that He is The CHRIST (anointed one).
Who is Jesus and why is He the Christ?
In the grand story of history, amidst countless figures, one name stands out profoundly: Jesus. Born over 2,000 years ago in Bethlehem and raised in Nazareth, Jesus' life is one history, power, and transformation. While He walked this Earth, He made the deaf hear, the blind see, and taught about a love so profound that it crossed the boundaries of understanding. Yet, He is not just a prophet, teacher, or revolutionary leader. Jesus is the Son of God, the awaited Messiah foretold by the prophets. Jesus came to Earth as God in human flesh—fully God and fully man—engaging with humanity in its deepest pains and joys.
The word "Christ" isn't Jesus last name—it's a declaration. Translated from the Greek "Christos," it mirrors the Hebrew word "Messiah," which means "the Anointed One." Generations waited with bated breath for a promised Savior, and Jesus exceeds every expectation. As the Christ, He isn’t just the Savior of a specific time, people, or nation; He offers salvation to every soul, in every corner of the world. His love and sacrifice on the cross reach beyond the borders of human history. His resurrection is an invitation: an invitation to a renewed life, hope, and incorruptible love.
What is the invitation Jesus brings me?
Jesus extends to each of us an invitation, a beckoning call into a life transformed by His love and grace. In our core, we feel the sting of separation caused by our own sins, choices and actions that don’t align with God's perfect standards, which bring to us His righteous wrath. Yet, in the vastness of this divide, Jesus, through His sacrifice on the cross, has made a way. Jesus took upon Himself the weight of our sins and bore God's wrath so we don't have to.
This invitation is not merely a ticket to Heaven or a way to escape punishment. It's an invitation to relationship with God here and now, to experience Him every day unto great joy. But to obtain this, we must recognize our sinfulness, recognize Jesus as Lord and Savior, recognize that His work on the Cross pays for salvation, and turn away from our own ways to embrace Jesus with a heart open to transformation. Will you accept the invitation?