Crown of Life

iconography

Feb 20

The “Crown of Life” is a reference to the verses “be faithful unto death” in the book of Revelation, chapter two, verse ten, or to a person who has “stood the test” in the Letter of James, chapter one, verse twelve.

Revelation 2: 10 (NRSV) . . .

James 1: 12 (NRSV) . . .

Stained Glass Windows:

Whitefriars, South-west Nave

Clayton Window

Whitefriars, South-west Nave

In the south-west corner of the Saint Mark’s nave is a stained glass window with the title "Come unto me all ye that labour"

Whitefriars, South-west Nave

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.

crown

Opawa-St Martins Parish

Crown of Life

Cruciform Halo

Lily