Horn of Salvation and Symbol of Chastity
The unicorn represents “our Lord’s Incarnation and sinless life”—a symbol of Jesus Christ and of purity. How did the unicorn come to be associated with Christ and purity?
Terrence Ehrman, C.S.C.
Reverend Terrence Ehrman, C.S.C., teaches theology at Notre Dame and was previously assistant director of the university’s Center for Theology, Science, and Human Flourishing.