Did you know that ancient Christian art is filled with symbols that can inform our temple worship? Ancient Christian frescoes in the catacombs teach us about upraised arms. Byzantine mosaics show God’s hand reaching through the veil of heaven. Ancient Roman tokens depict handclasps. And this medieval carving even shows God’s hand clasping Christ’s to bring him through the veil into heaven. Understanding some of these ancient symbols in Christian art can help unlock the meaning of some of our own