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Tattoos hold rich historical and cultural significance as permanent markings on the body, conveying personal, social, and spiritual meanings. However, religious interpretations of tattooing vary widely, from acceptance and endorsement to strict prohibitions associating it with the desecration of the sacred body.
12th-century seal of Stefan of Uppsala is enclosed in a vesica piscis. Seals in use outside the Church, such as this Knights Templar Seal, were circular.. Heraldry developed in medieval Europe from the late 11th century, originally as a system of personal badges of the warrior classes, which served, among other purposes, as identification on the battlefield.
Brunswick star, an eight- or sixteen-pointed star surrounding the British Royal Cypher, used on police badges; Hex sign, a form of Pennsylvania Dutch folk art; Mullet (heraldry), unconventional shapes of stars on coats-of-arms; Nautical star, a popular tattoo design; Red star, a political symbol of communism and socialism
Catholic iconography, Masonic symbolism. The eye of God within a triangle, representing the Holy Trinity, and surrounded by holy light, representing His omniscience. Heptagram: Judaism, Thelema, Paganism, Alchemy: Represents the seven days of creation. It is the symbol of Babalon in Thelema. In Wicca, it is known as the Elven Star, Fairy Star ...
See also References External links Four Evangelists Main article: Four Evangelists The symbols of the four Evangelists are here depicted in the Book of Kells. The winged man, lion, eagle and bull symbolize, clockwise from top left, Matthew, Mark, John, and Luke. Saint Symbol Matthew winged man or angel Mark winged lion Luke winged bull John eagle The Apostles Main article: Apostles in the New ...
Jewelry with religious meaning or symbolism is also authorized, providing it meets the "neat, conservative, and discreet" requirement, and generally follows the rules for any jewelry that can be worn with a military uniform. [46] Tattoos that "advocate religious discrimination" are listed among prohibited tattoos for military personnel. [57 ...
I grew up Catholic, and my wife was raised Jewish. As adults, we have both chosen a life free of organized religion . We are raising our children agnostic , with the option to choose a spiritual ...
halo of five stars, palm, priestly dress, cross, bridge, angel indicating silence by a finger over the lips, Biretta [citation needed] John of Sahagún: holding a Chalice and host surrounded by rays of light [11] John of the Cross: Carmelite habit, cross, crucifix, book, and a quill [citation needed] John Righi: Franciscan habit [citation ...