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I believe that the saints have symbols because people are prone to deification of humans, and like to place attributes and apply governance on religious leaders in order to simplify their concept of God, work with God to solve a problem, or make specific requests. Also, Catholicism was developed over time, and modified itself in order to accommodate the pre-existing spiritual beliefs of the many cultures that they imposed their religion upon. Many of these cultures were polytheistic and already had attributes and symbols assigned to the gods they worshipped, so as they assumed Catholicism, they retained their gods through matching them up with saints. Syncretic religions such as Santeria illustrate this concept. Additionally, some saints specialized over certain areas because of their life work, and are remembered for what they were good at or the concepts or things that they supported.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoSaints are individuals with unique character and holiness. They have a great attraction to the things of God and are readily willing to serve God. Saints have symbols in order to distinguish them from other individuals.
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∙ 11y agoPeople in the Church often assign symbols to Saints as a shorthand way to refer to them, say in artwork or devotional work.
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Why are the symbols of Saint Ignatius associated with Saint Ignatius?
There are several saints named Ignatius. Please be specific.
What St. Katharine Drexel's symbol?
The Patron Saints Index shows no symbols for Katharine Drexel.
How did St. Jeremias become a saint?
There are at least two saints named Jeremias. Both were martyrs and neither has either symbols or patronages. There is was also an Old Testament prophet named Jeremiah.
What do you call the study of saints?
Hagiography is the study of the lives of saints.
What is the difference between a saint and a martyr?
Martyrs are saints who were killed for their beliefs. Most martyrs are saints but not all saints were martyrs.
What are the symbols of All Saints Day?
From the website time and date: Symbols commonly associated with All Saints' Day are: * A sheaf of wheat. * Rayed ''Manus Dei'' (hand of God). * The crown. * Symbols (including images) of individual saints. The liturgical color is white on All Saints' Day.
What are the symbols of Saint Martin?
There are several saints named Martin. Please be specific.
What symbols does Saint Teresa have?
There are several saints named Teresa. Please be specific.
What is saint Augustine's symbols?
There are several saints named Augustine. Please be specific.
What are Saint Elizabeth's symbols?
There are a number of saints named Elizabeth so you will need to be more specific.
Why are the symbols of Saint Ignatius associated with Saint Ignatius?
There are several saints named Ignatius. Please be specific.
What St. Katharine Drexel's symbol?
The Patron Saints Index shows no symbols for Katharine Drexel.
Does Saint Jeremias have a symbol?
There are at least two saints named Jeremias. Both were martyrs and neither has either symbols or patronages.
What are St. Henry's symbols?
St. Henry's symbols include the imperial regalia, a crown, a scepter, and a globe, as well as a church and a sword. These symbols represent his roles as a ruler and a defender of the faith.
What is Saint Jeremias the patron saint of?
There are at least two saints named Jeremias. Both were martyrs and neither has either symbols or patronages
How is the union flag religious?
The Union flag has three symbols of three Christian patron saints;- St George, St Patrick and St Andrew.
What is the value of a sacrament?
The Sacrament was to replace the ordinance of sacrifice, which pointed the saints to the coming sacrifice of the Lord. The Sacrament is to point the saints to His atoning sacrifice. We take upon ourselves his name and partake of the bread and water as symbols of His body and blood, and renew the covenants that we have made with Him.
