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The letters are the Greek X (chi) and Greek R (rho) The first two letters of Christ's name in Greek (Xristos). When put together as a symbol the R looks like a P in Greek and cuts though the X (CHI-RHO).

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The Chi-Rho is a symbol of Christ, it is a monogram comprised of the first two letters XP of His name in Greek. It was first presented publicly in the fifth century, it has been found in catacomb inscriptions of the second century. It later fell into disuse, being supplanted by the Cross. from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980

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It is the first two letters of CH R ist in GREEK XP = CHI RHO = X R = CH R

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