Christian use of the anchor echoed Hebrews 6:19: "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." (NIV) Epitaphs on believers' tombs dating as far back as the end of the first ...

The anchor has long been the symbol for Christian hope. That image comes from Hebrews 6:18-20: “…we who have fled for refuge…have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope ...