Christian symbolism Symbols of Christian Churches Sacraments
Some of the oldest symbols in the Christian church are the sacraments. The number of sacraments is different in each denominations. All denominations have Eucharist and baptism. Others which may or may not be used are ordination, unction, confirmation, penance and marriage. The rites are seen as a symbol of the spiritual change or event that takes place. In the Eucharist, the bread and wine are symbolic of the body and blood of Jesus. In Roman Catholicism, they become the 'actual' Body of Christ and Blood of Christ through Transubstantiation. This represent salvation brought by the death of Jesus.