The pomegranate is a symbol of Christ’s Church. The many seeds of the plant suggest unity and oneness in Christ of the many believers. It is also symbolic of hope and life.

The cross with branches and leaves growing from it symbolizes spiritual growth in Christ, the Savior.

The seven tongues of flame symbolize the gift of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, as described in the Bible. The Fire is and ancient symbol of the Divine appearance. Act 2:3

The descending Dove represents the Holy Spirit. Matthew 3:16

The three interwoven circles of gold of equal size express the doctrine of the equality and unity of the Triune god.

The shamrock became a symbol of the Holy Trinity due to the familiar legend of St. Patrick. Then angered pagans demanded of him to prove that the Father, son and Holy Spirit are Three Persons, yet one in essence, he plucked a shamrock leaf and asked if he was holding one leaf or three, then why one stem? They could not explain and he then asked “I f you cannot explain so simple mystery as the shamrock, how can you hope to understand one so profound as the Holy Trinity?”

The Luther Emblem symbolizes the belief that even under a cross, the heart of a Christian abides on roses.

The Ship symbolizes the church which sails unharmed through all perils. The word “Nave” comes from the Latin word for “ship”. The mast is cross-shaped and it is usually shown sailing through troubled waters; however, the presence of the Savior is a positive assurance of safety.

Doves (When more than one shown at a time) have represented the souls of the Faithful from the earliest days of Christian iconography. They are shown here with the Greek Cross and the Letter X, meaning “XPICTOC”, or Christ.

The Pomegranate is a symbol of Christ’s Church.