The PC(USA) Cross

In 1983, following the reunification of  the "southern" Presbyterian Church in the U.S. (PCUS) and the "northern" United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A (UPCUSA), a committee was appointed to design a new seal and symbol for the newly reunified denomination. The cross you see here is the result of their labor. It combines many traditional Christian symbols, reflecting the long history of our faith and our Reformed tradition. Included symbols are:

• The Bible

• The chalice, or cup

• The celtic cross

• The descending dove

• Flames

• The baptismal font

• The ichthys or fish

• The pulpit

• The triangle

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