Labarum in A Sentence

    1

    The cross of the early Christian emperors was a labarum or token of victory in war, a standard for use in battle.

    2

    The derivation of the word labarum is disputed; it appears to be connected with the Basque labarva, signifying standard.

    3

    Under Jovian, Christianity was established as the state religion, and the Labarum of Constantine again became the standard of the army.