The cross is an enduring symbol of religious faith, above carved within a circle of letters. It is the most common Catholic headstone symbol and is also encouraged my most Anglican vicars- in fact many churchyards in the UK only allow a Christian symbol such as a cross to be incorporated ...
In the Greek church the priest raises his hand with the thumb touching the third finger, signifying the procession of the Holy Ghost from the Father alone; or according to others to form the sacred name IHS. In the Roman church the form is, the thumb, first and second fingers are to ...