Catholic Word of the Day: ALPHA AND OMEGA, 02-21-11

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ALPHA AND OMEGA

A symbol witnessing to the divinity of Christ. Words spoken by Jesus of himself: "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, who is, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty" (Apocalypse 1:8). This combined symbol is often used in conjunction with the cross and together are favorite symbols in ecclesiastical decorations on altars, walls, and vestments.

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[Salvation]

The beginning and the end.

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Alpha & Omega Symbols

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