Rose

iconography

Feb 21

A white rose is a symbol of purity. The devotion of saying one Hail Mary for each of the 150 psalms is known as saying the “rosary” (rosarium), a rose garden.

Stained Glass Windows:

Whitefriars, North West Nave

Wood Window

Whitefriars, North West Nave

Madonna and Child stained glass window in the north-west nave wall in Saint Mark’s Church

Whitefriars, North West Nave

Iconography:

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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.

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Opawa-St Martins Parish