Dove
Written By Opawa-St Martins Parish
A dove symbolises the holy spirit, as in the baptism of Jesus, described in the synoptic gospels, where the holy spirit came down “like a dove”.
Stained Glass Windows:
The holy spirit descends like a dove over the Chatham Islands in this stained glass window in the Saint Mark’s sanctuary
Iconography:
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A plain round halo symbolises the Virgin Mary, saints, prophets, evangelists and angels.