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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
Palm 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 Palm 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.
The Definition and Meaning of the Palm as
a 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
Palm? Any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched
trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves. A branch
or leaf of the palm, anciently borne or worn as a symbol of
victory or rejoicing.
A great multitude . . . stood before the throne, and
before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palm in their
hands. --Rev. vii. 9.
Reference to the Palm Christian Symbol in
the Bible
The following reference to
the Palm is in the Bible:
John 12:12 The next day the great
crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on
his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went
out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna! (n) " "Blessed is he
who comes in the name of the Lord!" ( "Blessed is the King
of Israel!".
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