Spears

iconography

Feb 21

Written By Opawa-St Martins Parish

Spears and helmets symbolise soldiers

Stained Glass Windows:

Whitefriars, East Sanctuary

East Window

Whitefriars, East Sanctuary

The triple lancet east window is a triptych of the risen Lord at the empty tomb, based on Matthew 28. It was made by Whitefriars of London to replace the one destroyed by the fire which destroyed the original church in 1949.

Whitefriars, East Sanctuary

Iconography:

Featured

Daisy

A daisy is a symbol of innocence

Rose

A white rose is a symbol of purity

Glory

Oval radiance and circular halo together symbolise the glory of Jesus Christ

Spears

Spears and helmets symbolise soldiers

Tresses of hair

Long flowing tresses of hair are a symbol of Mary Magdelene

Angel Wings

Wings are the symbols of angels, the messengers of heaven

Dove

A white dove symbolises the holy spirit

Holly

Holly symbolises the crown of thorns and the blood from the passion of Jesus Christ

Marian Blue

The colour blue symbolises the Virgin Mary

Halo

A plain round halo symbolises the Virgin Mary, saints, prophets, evangelists and angels.

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