anchor
Derivation
- Greek: ankyra, hook
Article
A symbol of hope as it is an aid to mariners in danger of shipwreck. It was a favourite emblem in the early Church and is found frequently in the catacombs and elsewhere, often with a dolphin intertwined as a symbol of Christ.
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MLA Citation
- “anchor”. New Catholic Dictionary. CatholicSaints.Info. 13 August 2018. Web. 15 January 2021. <>