The Agnus Dei symbol is often used in embroidery, as for instance in the early tenth century stole of St. Cuthbert.
For the illustrated example, see the pertinent website (retrieved 26th March 2016).
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Agnus Dei
Modern example of machine embroidered Agnus Dei symbol.
Agnus Dei ('Lamb of God') is an ancient symbol used in the Christian Church, which symbolises Christ and his sacrifice. It contains the lamb, which stands for innocence and sacrifice; the cross, which symbolises Christ's victory over sin, and the three-rayed nimbus, which refers to the divine character of the scene.
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