The PC(USA) Seal

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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