passover, reference to, [216].
Christian churches:
of Europe, burials under altar of, [25];
tradition of burial of lamb under altar of, [56];
symbol of horseshoe at threshold of, [74].
Christian Fathers, reference to, [97].
Christians:
inscribed gates of, in East, [70];
in Syria, sign of hand among, [76] f.;
warned not to dishonor their gates with laurel crowns, [97];