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Christian Symbolism
The definition and the meaning of Symbols or Icon in early religious art forms. A Catholic sign or icon, such as the
Butterfly Christian Symbol, is an object, character, figure, or color used to
represent abstract ideas or concepts - a picture that
represents an idea. A religious icon, such as the Butterfly Christian Symbol, is
an image or symbolic representation with sacred
significance. The meanings, origins and ancient traditions
surrounding Christian symbols date back to early times when the
majority of ordinary people were not able to read or write
and printing was unknown. Many were 'borrowed' or drawn from early pre-Christian traditions.
The Ancient Egyptians saw a similarity between the cloth
wrappings of their mummies and the chrysalis of a butterfly.
Both the Egyptians and the Greeks, who placed golden
butterflies in their tombs, associated the butterfly as a
symbol of resurrection, new life, and immortality.
The Definition and Meaning of the Butterfly as
a Catholic Christian Symbol
Catholic Christian symbolism in art provides a clear graphic illustration which
represents people or items of religious significance. What is the definition and the meaning of the
Butterfly? The Butterfly Christian Symbol represents and
symbolizes the Resurrection. The butterfly has three phases
during its life:
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The caterpillar -
The caterpillar which just eats symbolises normal earthly
life where people are preoccupied with taking care of their
physical needs.
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The chrysalis or
cocoon - The chrysalis or cocoon resembles the tomb.
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The butterfly
- The butterfly represents the resurrection into a glorious
new life free of material restrictions.
Reference to Related Bible
Verses
The Butterfly symbolizing
the Resurrection:
So will it be with the resurrection
of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is
raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in
glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is
sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. (1
Corinthians 15:42-44)
For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised
imperishable, and we will be changed. (1 Corinthians 15:52b)
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