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.

In modern religious art it is an emblem of

• Pope Saint Clement I
• Saint Nicholas of Myra
• Saint Peter Gonzales
• Saint Philomena
• Saint Rose of Lima

MLA Citation

• “anchor”. New Catholic Dictionary. Saints.SQPN.com. 25 March 2012. Web. 24 May 2013. <http://saints.sqpn.com/anchor/>