What symbols are unique to the various denominations?

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The Chi-Ro symbol dates back to 312 AD when Constantine had a vision, and was told to fight under that symbol at the Battle of Milvan Bridge. It is truly "catholic" in the sense that it is universal to all of Christianity. [You may have heard of a city in Egypt that the Copts named after this symbol ;) ]

IHS is also fairly common- I've seen that in Baptist churches and Anglican ones. I believe that is supposed to be the Greek form of Jesus but I don't know. (maybe someone should ask!)

The last one is just a coat of arms for The Episcopal Church, much like the emblem of the Holy See.

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I suspect most Protestant denominations in America and Europe have some sort of official logo. For example:

Southern Baptists

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Christian & Missionary Alliance

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United Methodists
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Etc etc. I'm sure we could list hundreds.

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I would not be surprised if every church had some form of logo. Here are the ones I know:

Lutheran cross:enter image description here

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Papal flag:Papal flag

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Russian Orthodox (foot goes opposite way) Russian

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For good measure, the Church of England (Anglican Church - i.e. what Episcopalians diverged from):

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