Sunday, October 11, 2009

Fretted Cross


Double Trefoil


represents the Trinity as it is the outline of a three-leaved plant

Bethlehem


represents the city in which Christ was born

Carolingian Cross


forms the cross, the symbol of Christ’s sacrifice with four triquetra, which represent the Trinity. The two symbols together give a sense that Christ was not alone on the cross, he was joined by the Father and the Holy Spirit.

Dogwood


according to legend, played a part in the crucifixion of Christ. At one time the dogwood was tall and straight and its wood was used in the construction of Christ's cross. After Christ was crucified, he changed the tree to its current form, short and twisted so that it was never used for a crucifixion again. Its flowers were also changed to represent the crucifixion, four petals in the formation of a cross, the stamens in the shape of a crown of thorns, and the berries, the color of Christ's blood.

Doubled Four Point Star


brings together two four point stars which represent the night of Christ's birth as well as the cross on which Christ died

Dove Starburst

represents the glory of the Holy Spirit in the form of the dove