Prayer
One of the most common images depicted by ancient Christians on the walls of the catacombs is the Orans or “one who prays.” The figure of a woman praying (orante) with arms extended is a symbol of the soul at peace in paradise.One of the most common images depicted by ancient Christians on the walls of the catacombs is the Orans or “one who prays.” The figure of a woman praying (orante) with arms extended is a symbol of the soul at peace in paradise.