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Christian symbolism is the use of symbols, including archetypes, acts, artwork or events, by Christianity. It invests objects or actions with an inner meaning expressing Christian ideas. It invests objects or actions with an inner meaning expressing Christian ideas.
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Christian cross, fleurs-de-lys stand for the Virgin Mary [19] Queensland: 1876–present Crosses of St. George, St. Andrew and St. Patrick, Maltese cross: Saint Helena: 1984–present Crosses of St. George, St. Andrew and St. Patrick: San Marino 2011–present Christian cross [15] Sardinia: 1999–present Saint George's Cross: Scania: 1902 ...
Iconography found in Christian art; individual works should only be added if their iconography is complex, and covered at some length in the article on them. See also Category:Christian symbols Contents
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 ...
Each saint is said to have led an exemplary life and symbols have been used to tell these stories throughout the history of the Church. [2] A number of Christian saints are traditionally represented by a symbol or iconic motif associated with their life, termed an attribute or emblem , to identify them.
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