pantocrator hand symbol

markmarcos

i have never seen this symbol before ive only seen it in this ancient coptic icon in st anthonys monastery.
i have also seen abouna doing this sighn of the cross over the blood during the institution narrative[with this hand signal

what does the symbol represent? 
heres the link to the picture.

http://www.firstimageicons.com/Christ_in_Glory.html

mark.naguib7

I am not sure but I think it stands "IC XC" (Greek letters for "Jesus Christ") -- the first finger making the I, the curved middle finger forming the C, the crossed ring finger and thumb forming the X, and the pinky finger forming the second C.

Christforlife7

[quote author=Copticandproud link=topic=12730.msg149553#msg149553 date=1325004930]
I am not sure but I think it stands "IC XC" (Greek letters for "Jesus Christ") -- the first finger making the I, the curved middle finger forming the C, the crossed ring finger and thumb forming the X, and the pinky finger forming the second C.


Yes, this is correct. It is called a Christogram, it was used very heavily in the Early Church and still very much so among our Eastern brothers.

Here are a few articles for more info. Hope I helped, Pray for me :)

http://symboldictionary.net/?p=2823

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christogram

http://www.st-george-church.org/English/How2GreetPriest.htm

markmarcos

thank you very much... it always good to know new info

mark  :)