We meet many cars on the roads. Each of them relates to some famous brand with a recognizable logo. However, for many drivers this is not enough: they want to tell other road users a little more about their personality and beliefs and equip their car with additional emblems or stickers.
There are a great many such stickers. We will not consider all of them.
Let's choose a narrower topic and discuss stickers and emblems on cars that have a visible Christian or anti-Christian orientation, as well as the motives of car owners who place them on their cars:
1. 666 or “number of the beast”
Code number of the Antichrist indicated in the Revelation of the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian (Apocalypse). Despite rumors about the presence of similar emblems on some cars in Russia, no evidence of this could be found. Perhaps ideological Satanists use this sign, but then it is extremely rare on the roads...
There are only numbers with “three sixes”. The motives of car owners when using them are most often hooligan - “just for fun,” although some use such license plates because they are easier to obtain (after all, most people do not want to take an “unlucky” license plate).
Sometimes there is an explanation that “superstitious drivers” are afraid of such a number, who, accordingly, will stay at a decent distance, as well as representatives of the traffic police, i.e. Those who take such a number hope for additional traffic safety or write-off of minor violations on the road... But we are looking at emblems, so we won’t talk about numbers for a long time.
2. “Devil” and “angel”
“Devil” is not the emblem itself, but a specially purchased addition to it - horns, a tail and a paw with a trident. In online stores, such a shiny PVC devil costs mere pennies and is actively promoted as a fashion accessory.
The basic emblem can be anything - from Lada to BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen or Skoda, although the “devil” is most often found on Mazda cars, because it is considered to be “most suitable” for him.
If we talk about the ideological or religious component of placing a “devil” on a car, then it is absent. Car drivers who were able to be asked why they needed it answered in approximately the same way: “funny”, “cool”, “looks cool”. None of them said that the “devil” brings good luck” or anything like that. Often on dashboard owners of “devils” can consider self-adhesive folding boxes with Orthodox icons...
In addition, in the same online stores where they sell “devils”, and for absolutely the same price, you can find “angels” or, as they are also called, “wings”. They are also intended to decorate factory emblems, but give the latter a “heavenly” tint.
You can compare what is described with stickers and emblems of Autobots and Decepticons (Transformers), which many car owners also place just for fun or in a fit of nostalgia for the animated series they watched in childhood.
However, it is worth remembering that any passion begins with a small sin, and sometimes with simple interest. So “innocent” emblems like the “devil” can awaken a person’s interest in evil spirits, esotericism, fortune telling, then to the acceptance of the concept of equality of good from evil and, ultimately, to self-destruction. This always happens gradually, in small and almost imperceptible steps.
3. Cross in a circle
The versions of the origin of this symbol, which can be seen on some cars, are very different.
For example, conspiracy theories:
- “Masonic symbol” (unlikely, because only a circle is included here, and others - an eye, a hammer, a pyramid, a triangle, an arc, etc. - are absent, but there is a cross);
- “The Palm Cross of the Templars” (everything would be fine, but the order was defeated by the King of France, Philip IV the Fair in the first quarter of the 14th century and abolished by the Pope in 1312, and why would the Templars or their heirs travel around Russia);
- “Maltese cross” (certainly not, because the rays of the Johannite cross have a “dovetail” configuration, i.e., forked ends and are always clearly white).
But the most likely version is that this is the so-called “Bolnisi Cross”, used in Georgia since the 5th century and even present on the flag of this country (upper right corner of the photo).
“The Bolnisi cross is an isosceles cross drawn in segments of a circle, with flared arms. Crosses of this shape are usually placed in a round frame. It is believed that such a cross dates back to the reign of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great (306-337), who in 313, by the Edict of Milan, allowed the free practice of Christianity. In Georgia it is used everywhere along with the cross of St. Nino,” according to Wikipedia.
Accordingly, natives of Georgia recognize each other on the roads using it. It’s just convenient - you can stop and exchange news or help a fellow countryman in case of a breakdown.
4. Fish
She is “ichthys” in Greek. Ancient Christian symbol. The Greek acronym "IHFIS" stands for "Jesus Christ Theou Ios Sotir" - translated: "Jesus Christ - God's Son, Savior."
Some believe that this is the emblem of used car dealerships. Others argue that this symbol is used by Protestants, as there are variants of the “fish” with a cross inside or the name “Jesus” written in English. In fact, the latter are still right.
At the end of the 20th century, “fish”, in the form of emblems and stickers, appeared on the cars of representatives of various Protestant movements. They use it to identify each other. Baptists most often and consistently use fish on their cars - it is on their cars that it is most often displayed in Russia.
In the early 90s, after the collapse of the USSR, the market for used cars from the USA and Europe opened for Russian car owners. Protestants, who always strive to make money, began to renew their vehicle fleet, selling their old cars en masse to Russia. Naturally, employees of auto centers secondary market it didn’t matter what kind of emblems were on the cars being sold, because it didn’t affect the price... Hence the belief that the “fish” is the “auto showroom emblem.”
Typically, people with fish in their cars have strong Christian beliefs. Accordingly, on the road you can count on help and especially humane attitude from motorists whose cars are marked in this way.
5. Orthodox cross
It is also a “monastic cross” with the words “Jesus Christ conquers”, written in the traditional Church Slavonic abbreviation: IS HS NI KA one over the other. On many cars in Russia it is also present in the form of emblems or stickers.
The sign appeared following the example and as an alternative to the “Protestant” “fish”. Indicates that the car owner using it is Orthodox Christian. Created in the form of car emblems in the early 2000s.
The authorship of the “monastic cross” is attributed to the monks of the Kyiv Trinity St. John’s Monastery (Ukraine), who first used this image as the monastery’s logo, and then printed similar stickers for all the cars of the monastery. Even specific authors are named - Bishop of Obukhov Jonah (Cherepanov).
Later, the tradition “went to the people” - it spread throughout Kyiv, to other cities of Ukraine, and then migrated to Russia and other Orthodox states.
Orthodox drivers are not inferior to Protestants in nobility and often give free rides to “voters” on the road, provide assistance to those involved in an accident, share gasoline, etc.
Some people who notice cars on the roads with the image of a cross enclosed in a circle are perplexed: what does this mean? Not everyone knows what this symbol means, so they begin to build their own versions, which are sometimes very far from the truth. Some even attribute this sign to Masonic or sectarian symbols. In fact, this sign is nothing more than a Georgian Orthodox cross. Let's try to figure out what it means and why it is put on cars in this article.
Main religion in Georgia
The dominant religion in Georgia is Orthodox Christianity. Moreover, she came to Georgia much earlier than baptism took place. Kievan Rus. The formation of Christianity in the country underwent certain difficulties, but already in the 4th century this religion took a strong position. On the territory of Georgia there is great amount temples and churches that play a huge role in people's lives.
A large number of pilgrims from various countries go to this country visit Christian shrines. Georgians are very sensitive to their religion. However, at the same time, they are quite loyal to others. In the country, Catholics, Muslims and Jews coexist peacefully alongside Christians. Thus, Christian dogmas are observed in Georgia, one of which says: “Be tolerant of each other.”
Georgian cross
It has another name - Bolnisi. This type of cross has been used in Georgia since the 5th century. The Georgian cross is isosceles and has flared sleeves.
This symbol is enclosed in a round frame. There is information that the Bolnisi cross appeared during the time of Constantine the Great. It was he who allowed the free practice of the Christian religion in Georgia in 313.
For the first time such a cross was depicted on the facade of a temple called Bolnisi Sioni. It was built at the end of the 5th century in the historical province of the country. Hence the name - Bolnisi, since crosses of exactly this shape were used in the decoration of the temple.
From then until today, the Bolnisi cross has been used everywhere in Georgia.
Georgian cross on the car. What means
If you see a car on the road with a cross depicted in a round frame, this means that the owner of the car is a believer, usually of Georgian nationality. Most likely, the car was consecrated in the Church, since when a car is consecrated in Georgia, an image of the Bolnisi cross is pasted onto it. There may also be an option that the owner of the car simply buys a sticker with a Georgian cross and sticks it on himself, as a sign of his faith. Anyway, this sign does not carry any malicious intent. It should not be confused with sectarian symbols - it has nothing in common with them. A Georgian cross for a car can be purchased at a Georgian church shop or ordered online.
It is also possible, of course, that the car was purchased, and new owner I just didn't remove the sticker for some reason. IN in this case the Bolnisi cross on a car may have nothing to do with the faith of its owner.
Why do you need to bless your car?
When consecrating a car, you need to understand that this ritual is not usually perceived as some kind of magical action that can protect the car from an accident and other troubles. Although undoubtedly, people pursue precisely these goals. The consecration of any thing is necessary in order to show that a person devotes it, as well as his thoughts and deeds to God. When consecrating a car, you need to realize that it is just a means of transportation. When you come to the priest for this requirement, it is you who come to God, first of all, and not a mountain of iron.
True faith can work miracles, and it will help you avoid accidents on the road. If the ritual is carried out simply as a tribute to fashion, it will be of little use. The Church does not engage in magic and conspiracy of things. It is impossible to “talk” a car or any other property. That is why it is necessary to consciously approach this issue so that the consecration of the car does not become just a ritual.
Conclusion
The Georgian cross on a car is a sign of the Orthodox faith. Whether a person has blessed his car, or simply pasted an image - in any case, he considers himself an Orthodox Christian, and wants to demonstrate this to others. And there's nothing wrong with that, because christian religion preaches peace, love and goodness. Accordingly, the person behind the wheel most likely also adheres to these values. Although for people far from religion, the Bolnisi cross on a car will only tell you that the driver is most likely a person of a certain nationality, and hardly anyone will delve into the issues of his faith. Thus, the Bolnisi cross on a car for religious people will indicate Orthodox faith the owner of the car, and for atheists - to determine whether the person driving is of Georgian nationality.
Today, many car enthusiasts in Europe and America glue such fish on the trunks of their cars. The fish (and sometimes symbols and inscriptions in or near it) is a symbol of Christianity, a sign of Jesus.The history of the origin of the fish sign is related to the birth of the Savior Christ, which coincided with the beginning of a new age of the zodiac - Pisces. This age lasted 2150 years, and during this time the sun passed through the constellation and moved into the next. Before Pisces there was Taurus, and after the age of Pisces, in which we now live, the age of Aquarius will begin.
Also, besides the beginning of the Age of Fish, there was an ancient monogram for the name of Jesus Christ - Ichthys, which in Greek is Ίχθύς - fish. If you decipher this monogram, the following comes out:
Ίνσοΰς - Jesus
Χριστός - Christ
Θεοΰ - Son
Vίός - God's
Σωτής - Savior
"Iesous Christos Theou Nuios Soter" was often depicted allegorically - in the form of a fish.
The New Testament connects the symbolism of the fish with the preaching of Christ's disciples, some of whom were fishermen. Jesus Christ calls his disciples “fishers of men” (Matt. 4:19, Mark 1:17).
Also, during the time of persecution of Christians, back in Ancient Rome, - the latter were forced to hide and live in the catacombs and encrypt in every possible way. Depicting a Christian cross was strictly forbidden, and the first Christians used this trick, “hiding” the cross in the tail of this very fish, and when asked “what is this drawn”, they answered with a clear conscience that it was just a fish - a symbol of fishermen. Whereas in reality it was a veiled symbol of their faith.
Fish on the trunk of a car
Subsequently, when Christianity spread throughout Europe and there was no longer a need to hide, the need for such a “cipher” dropped, but the symbol itself remained, and for many Christians it is on an equal footing with the cross (the fish itself echoes many plots of the New Testament). also in early times Christians decorated their vehicles, chariots, with similar fish, for example:
Fish (with and without the monogram Ίχθύς) - belonging to Christianity;
A fish carrying a basket of bread and wine on its back is a symbol of Christ carrying the sacrament;
Dolphin - symbolizes Christ as a guide through chaos and disastrous abysses. A dolphin with an anchor or a ship represents the church, and a dolphin pierced by a trident or chained to an anchor represents Christ crucified on the cross.
Fish on the trunk of a car
The fish sign on a car is a sign that the owner of this car is a believer, a Christian. And it doesn’t matter what confession he belongs to, Orthodox or Protestant. People mark their cars this way so that Hard time you could safely ask for help from someone who has the same fish on their car!
There are other fish that have the opposite meaning. These are signs of adherents of Darwin's theory, their difference is: either an image of a fish with legs, or in the middle the inscription Darwin
IN Lately On cars driving along the streets of our cities, you can increasingly see an image of a cross on the car body.
The cross is a symbol of the Christian faith and a kind of safe conduct on the road. But what is the story of his appearance in our lives? After all, it is necessary to emphasize that appearance This logo is quite unusual. The drawn Orthodox cross has a meaning that is clear to everyone.
History of origin.
The idea to paint a similar cross on cars belongs to two monks of the Kyiv Trinity St. John's Monastery - Bishop Jonah (in the world Cherepanov) and Julius Kaminko. By now, this emblem is probably already known to everyone. But not everyone knows where this image came from and how old it is?
It came to us from the monastery dungeons, and its age dates back to the period of pre-Mongol raids on Rus'. It's called the "Zverinetsky Cross". That's what they were called in Ancient Rus' caves, on the walls of which the monks of this monastery saw his image a very long time ago.
Zverinetsky Monastery.
The Kyiv Monastery on the Menagerie is a very ancient monastery. But none of the chronicles that have survived to our time mentions him. Scientists learned about its existence only in the first half of the twentieth century. A landslide occurred in those places and a passage to a number of ancient caves was opened. Burial niches and cells in which monks lived were discovered there. And scientists considered the most valuable find to be the discovered Church, which was preserved in its original form.
This area was called the Menagerie, because it was here that the palace of the prince stood, who kept animals here for hunting.
Researchers claim that this monastery existed for a long time. This is evidenced by the information that there were eight abbots of this monastery throughout its existence. And if we remember that the abbot was elected for life, then we can say that the existence of the monastery was long. That's just why no information about him has been preserved, scientists are not yet able to say.
And in the Church of this monastery you can see the image of a four-pointed cross with the image of Golgotha and the inscribed words “Jesus Christ Nika”, which translated means “Jesus Christ the Victor”, since He defeated death and the devil.
Modern history of the Zverinetsky Cross.
In the 90s of this century, divine services began to be held in the premises of the Cave Church. And Jonah and Julius, following the example of other monasteries, decided to develop a logo for their native Jonah Monastery. And it was based precisely on this ancient image cross, which was found in old abandoned caves.
Image of “dancing men” on modern cars.
In the nineties, stickers first appeared on cars depicting a small fish, an ancient symbol of Christianity. But currently this symbol is used by Protestants. And in this regard, the same monks from the Zverinetsky Monastery, who came up with the idea of creating a monastery logo, proposed using this emblem also in the form of a sticker on a car.
At first they were stuck exclusively on cars belonging to the monastery. Well, then drivers liked this idea and stickers with a cross became very popular. And this cannot but rejoice. Even if such a picture is pasted on the car of an unbeliever, all the same, the power of the Cross will protect him on the road. It would also be advisable to bless the car in the Church. But, unfortunately, not everyone does this. But as the monks of the Ionian Monastery believe, if vehicle“wearing” a cross is already good.
We meet many cars on the roads. Each of them belongs to a well-known brand with a recognizable logo. However, for many drivers this is not enough: they want to tell other road users a little more about their personality and beliefs and equip their car with additional emblems or stickers.
There are a great many such stickers. We will not consider all of them.
Let's choose a narrower topic and discuss stickers and emblems on cars that have a visible Christian or anti-Christian orientation, as well as the motives of car owners who place them on their cars:
1. 666 or “number of the beast”
Code number of the Antichrist indicated in the Revelation of the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian (Apocalypse). Despite rumors about the presence of similar emblems on some cars in Russia, no evidence of this could be found. Perhaps ideological Satanists use this sign, but then it is extremely rare on the roads...
There are only numbers with “three sixes”. The motives of car owners when using them are most often hooligan - “just for fun,” although some use such license plates because they are easier to obtain (after all, most people do not want to take an “unlucky” license plate).
Sometimes there is an explanation that “superstitious drivers” are afraid of such a number, who, accordingly, will stay at a decent distance, as well as representatives of the traffic police, i.e. Those who take such a number hope for additional traffic safety or write-off of minor violations on the road... But we are looking at emblems, so we won’t talk about numbers for a long time.
2. “Devil” and “angel”
“Devil” is not the emblem itself, but a specially purchased addition to it - horns, a tail and a paw with a trident. In online stores, such a shiny PVC devil costs mere pennies and is actively promoted as a fashion accessory.
The basic emblem can be anything - from Lada to BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen or Skoda, although the “devil” is most often found on Mazda cars, because it is considered to be “most suitable” for him.
If we talk about the ideological or religious component of placing a “devil” on a car, then it is absent. Car drivers who were able to be asked why they needed it answered in approximately the same way: “funny”, “cool”, “looks cool”. None of them said that the “devil” brings good luck” or anything like that. Often on the dashboard of the owners of “devils” you can see self-adhesive folding panels with Orthodox icons...
In addition, in the same online stores where they sell “devils”, and for absolutely the same price, you can find “angels” or, as they are also called, “wings”. They are also intended to decorate factory emblems, but give the latter a “heavenly” tint.
You can compare what is described with stickers and emblems of Autobots and Decepticons (Transformers), which many car owners also place just for fun or in a fit of nostalgia for the animated series they watched in childhood.
However, it is worth remembering that any passion begins with a small sin, and sometimes with simple interest. So “innocent” emblems like the “devil” can awaken in a person an interest in evil spirits, esotericism, fortune telling, then in accepting the concept of the equality of good from evil and, ultimately, in self-destruction. This always happens gradually, in small and almost imperceptible steps.
3. Cross in a circle
The versions of the origin of this symbol, which can be seen on some cars, are very different.
For example, conspiracy theories:
- “Masonic symbol” (unlikely, because only a circle is included here, and others - an eye, a hammer, a pyramid, a triangle, an arc, etc. - are absent, but there is a cross);
- “The Palm Cross of the Templars” (everything would be fine, but the order was defeated by the King of France, Philip IV the Fair in the first quarter of the 14th century and abolished by the Pope in 1312, and why would the Templars or their heirs travel around Russia);
- “Maltese cross” (certainly not, because the rays of the Johannite cross have a “dovetail” configuration, i.e., forked ends and are always clearly white).
But the most likely version is that this is the so-called “Bolnisi Cross”, used in Georgia since the 5th century and even present on the flag of this country (upper right corner of the photo).
“The Bolnisi cross is an isosceles cross drawn in segments of a circle, with flared arms. Crosses of this shape are usually placed in a round frame. It is believed that such a cross dates back to the reign of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great (306-337), who in 313, by the Edict of Milan, allowed the free practice of Christianity. In Georgia it is used everywhere along with the cross of St. Nino,” according to Wikipedia.
Accordingly, natives of Georgia recognize each other on the roads using it. It’s just convenient - you can stop and exchange news or help a fellow countryman in case of a breakdown.
4. Fish
She is “ichthys” in Greek. Ancient Christian symbol. The Greek acronym "IHFIS" stands for "Jesus Christ Theou Ios Sotir" - translated: "Jesus Christ - God's Son, Savior."
Some believe that this is the emblem of used car dealerships. Others argue that this symbol is used by Protestants, as there are variants of the “fish” with a cross inside or the name “Jesus” written in English. In fact, the latter are still right.
At the end of the 20th century, “fish”, in the form of emblems and stickers, appeared on the cars of representatives of various Protestant movements. They use it to identify each other. Baptists most often and consistently use fish on their cars - it is on their cars that it is most often displayed in Russia.
In the early 90s, after the collapse of the USSR, the market for used cars from the USA and Europe opened for Russian car owners. Protestants, who always strive to make money, began to renew their vehicle fleet, selling their old cars en masse to Russia. Naturally, the employees of the aftermarket auto centers didn’t care what kind of emblems were on the cars they sold, because it didn’t affect the price... Hence the belief that the “fish” is the “auto showroom emblem.”
Typically, people with fish in their cars have strong Christian beliefs. Accordingly, on the road you can count on help and especially humane attitude from motorists whose cars are marked in this way.
5. Orthodox cross
It is also a “monastic cross” with the words “Jesus Christ conquers”, written in the traditional Church Slavonic abbreviation: IS HS NI KA one over the other. On many cars in Russia it is also present in the form of emblems or stickers.
The sign appeared following the example and as an alternative to the “Protestant” “fish”. It indicates that the car owner using it is an Orthodox Christian. Created in the form of car emblems in the early 2000s.
The authorship of the “monastic cross” is attributed to the monks of the Kyiv Trinity St. John’s Monastery (Ukraine), who first used this image as the monastery’s logo, and then printed similar stickers for all the cars of the monastery. Even specific authors are named - Bishop of Obukhov Jonah (Cherepanov).
Later, the tradition “went to the people” - it spread throughout Kyiv, to other cities of Ukraine, and then migrated to Russia and other Orthodox states.
Orthodox drivers are not inferior to Protestants in nobility and often give free rides to “voters” on the road, provide assistance to those involved in an accident, share gasoline, etc.
