The Chrismon Santi Ambrosii, Milan Cathedral, Italy. Pictured Is The Chrismon Santi Ambrosii Inside The Milan Cathedral In Milan, Italy. It Is A Marble Slab With Chi-Rho Monogram And Alpha And Omega In A Circle. It Is Traditionally Associated With Saint Ambrose. A Frame With Inscriptions Was Added To The 4Th Century Piece In 1669. The English Interpretation Of The Words On The Plaque Below Is `The Circle Here Contains The Name Of The Highest King, Whom You See Without Beginning Or End; Alpha And Omega Signify The Beginning And End For You`.

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