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Symbols (The Alpha and Omega Greek letters (picture on the left) are found…
Symbols
The Alpha and Omega Greek letters (picture on the left) are found at the beginning and end of the Greek alphabet. They are used at different times in the Church liturgical year. The Alpha and Omega have been used by Catholics since the fourth century as symbols to express the confidence of Orthodox Christians in the scriptural proofs of God
The Ichthus (picture on the right) is a fish symbol Christians use to identify themselves as believers. The Ichthus is also a symbol used as a secret reference for Jesus. Years ago, it was frowned upon to be Catholic, so this symbol allowed Catholics to identify themselves without gaining social backlash.
The fleur-de-lis (picture on the right) is a lily flower symbol made up of three petals. This symbol has multiple meanings in the Catholic religion. First, it is a symbol of the Virgin Mary. The beauty of the lily is symbolic of the purity of Mary, as she had Jesus through immaculate conception. Second, the lily depicts the Holy Trinity. The flower holds the three pedals together to represent the father, son and the Holy Spirit, Overall it symbolizes divinity.
The Kaaba (picture on the right) is an Islamic symbol that translates to "cube" from Arabic. The Kaaba symbolizes other tribal gods in pre-Islamic Arabia and holiness. It is considered the holiest symbol in all of Islam. This is considered important and holy because their Prophet Mohammed came in after the Revelation and dedicated the entire place to Allah alone, claiming to purge all other idols. This symbol is similar to The Vatican Cathedral, one of the most famous Catholic places of worship (picture on the right) located in Rome, Italy. The Kaaba and Vatican Cathedral both relate to each other, as they both symbolize a sacred area of holiness and place of worship for those in need of prayer and a sense of tranquility and peace.
In the Islamic faith, the colour green (picture on the right) is a symbol nature and life. According to the Quran, their prophet Mohammed specified that "those in Paradise will wear fine garments made of green silk". This colour was also the Prophet’s tribe and was used in flags and other symbols in Islamic conquests. This symbol is similar to how Catholics use the colour "purple" to symbolize the Lent and Easter season, when the life of Jesus is celebrated most.
The Hamsa (picture above) is like a good luck charm in the Jewish religion. It is shaped like a hand and has a picture of an eye in the middle. It is used to symbolize God’s protective hand and his watchful eye over us. The word Hamsa roughly translates to "five", which refers to the five fingers on a hand. The Crucifix used in the Catholic religion relates to The Hamsa, as they both symbolize God protecting his followers. The Crucifix (picture above) is a constant reminder that Jesus died for our sins and protected us by giving up his life for us.
In the Jewish Faith, A Tzitzit is a specially knotted ritual fringes, or tassels, worn on the corners of four-cornered garments. The Tzitzit (picture above) is a way to symbolize the 613 Mitzvot (The Jewish Commandments) in the Torah and serves as a constant as a reminder that God is always there and that we should always follow his commandments. This is similar to The Rosary (picture above) worn by Catholics and Christians. We wear this as a reminder that God is always watching over us and is watching us be good and or bad. The Rosary is also a reminder that our God is in our heart and with us at all times and that we should follow in his footsteps.
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