Symbolism

Saint Mark’s Church

Saint Anne’s Chapel

Anglican Parish of Opawa - St Martins

Halo
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Halo

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

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Christmas
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Christmas

The colour gold or white signifies the liturgical season of Christmas

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Easter
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Easter

The colour gold or white signifies the liturgical season of Easter

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Advent
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Advent

The colour violet or purple signifies the liturgical season of Advent

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Lent
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Lent

The colour purple or violet signifies the liturgical season of Lent

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Ordinary Time
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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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