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Daisy

A daisy is a symbol of innocence

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Rose

A white rose is a symbol of purity

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Glory

Oval radiance and circular halo together symbolise the glory of Jesus Christ

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Spears

Spears and helmets symbolise soldiers

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Tresses of hair

Long flowing tresses of hair are a symbol of Mary Magdelene

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Angel Wings

Wings are the symbols of angels, the messengers of heaven

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Dove

A white dove symbolises the holy spirit

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Holly

Holly symbolises the crown of thorns and the blood from the passion of Jesus Christ

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Marian Blue

The colour blue symbolises the Virgin Mary

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Halo

A plain round halo symbolises the Virgin Mary, saints, prophets, evangelists and angels.

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Cruciform Halo

A halo with a cross in it is a symbol of Jesus Christ

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Crown of Life

The Crown of Life is a symbol for a faithful Christian who “stood the test”

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Lily

The lily symbolises virginity

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Christmas

The colour gold or white signifies the liturgical season of Christmas

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Easter

The colour gold or white signifies the liturgical season of Easter

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Advent

The colour violet or purple signifies the liturgical season of Advent

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Lent

The colour purple or violet signifies the liturgical season of Lent

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Holy Week

The colour red signifies Holy Week

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Ordinary Time

The colour green signifies the weeks of Ordinary Time, which lie in between the major seasons of the liturgical year

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