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=== 3. How did the cross become the main symbol? === ===== Step 1 β Constantine (312 AD) ===== Constantine claimed to see a vision: : βIn this sign, conquer.β : The symbol was Chi-Rho, not yet the modern cross. But this legitimized Christian symbols politically. ===== Step 2 β End of persecution (313 AD) ===== Christians were free to express theological ideas openly. The cross began appearing decoratively β not as a crucifix with Jesus, just the cross shape. ===== Step 3 β Emphasis on the crucifixion ===== By the 5thβ6th century, theology shifted: * More focus on Jesusβ suffering * More preaching on atonement * More art of Jesus on the cross The cross now became a central symbol. ===== Step 4 β Middle Ages ===== The cross dominated all Christian art, churches, clothing, and liturgy. By this time: β‘οΈ Ichthys, anchor, shepherd symbols faded away β‘οΈ Cross = universal Christian identity
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