Okay what is the symbolism with the anchor on crucifixes?
Below is a link that shows what i am talking about.
http://www.jewelrycircle.com/14k-Anchor-Crucifix-Crosses.html
2006-07-25 06:50:13 · 12 answers · asked by Wondering 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
well a Christian knows that Jesus is our anchor in the midst of the storm...that He is a stable source for us when the waves of oppression hit us.....have you heard the song..." the Anchor Holds" cant remember who wrote it or but Ray Boltz sang it...but it talks about How the anchor {Jesus} holds when we are battered and that we can trust Him to always bring us through anything that comes against us.......He will never leave us or forsake us and never allows us to go through lives hard times alone....so thus He is my ANCHOR.....my source of strength and stability...he never changes ....is the same yesterday ,today and forever....we can trust Him....
2006-07-25 06:58:42 · answer #1 · answered by shiningon 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's what some Christian sailors wear. The anchor symbolizes the person's dedication to nautical matters, and the crucifix symbolizes the person's dedication to Christianity.
2006-07-25 06:55:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The anchor has always been regarded as a symbol of saftey.
Christians therefore, adopted the anchor as a symbol of "HOPE" in future existence.
HOPE this helps,
Billy!
2006-07-25 06:59:15 · answer #3 · answered by Billy! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first time I saw one was when I was in the Navy.
It's just a crucifix made especially for sailors.
2006-07-25 06:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the Sailors' Crucifix is all. Nothing deep.
2006-07-25 06:52:25 · answer #5 · answered by Beorh House 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anchors hold a ship in place. Jesus holds us in safety. In the storms of life the anchor of Jesus will always hold thru the winds of trials.and the waves of hurt.
2006-07-25 06:57:09 · answer #6 · answered by Richard Kent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a maritime crucifix, and is used by seafaring peoples.
2006-07-25 07:01:35 · answer #7 · answered by freelancenut 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is symbolic of the fact that Christianity drags you down.
2006-07-25 06:52:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly don't know for sure... perhaps someone in the Navy or just anyone involved in boating as a profession (fisherman) or hobby.
2006-07-25 06:54:27 · answer #9 · answered by nimbleminx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heart =charity
cross = faith
anchor = hope
but in general they are just bent pieces of metal and worth nothing to the spirit!!! Idols!
2006-07-25 06:55:43 · answer #10 · answered by Simple Monotheist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋