labarum (Meaning)
labarum (n.)
The standard adopted by the Emperor Constantine after his conversion to Christianity. It is described as a pike bearing a silk banner hanging from a crosspiece, and surmounted by a golden crown. It bore a monogram of the first two letters (CHR) of the name of Christ in its Greek form. Later, the name was given to various modifications of this standard.
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The standard adopted by the Emperor Constantine after his conversion to Christianity. It is described as a pike bearing a silk banner hanging from a crosspiece,
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The labarum, a military standard used by the Roman army, was first used by Constantine the Great in the early 4th century.
The labarum was a symbol of imperial authority and was often carried by the emperor himself.
The labarum typically consisted of a long staff with a large, square banner attached to the top.
The banner of the labarum was often decorated with images of the emperor, military victories, or religious symbols.
