CHILDRENS' CORNER

Can you work out the names of these Saints?

Each of the following symbols depict a Saint. Can you guess to whom they refer? Have a go at drawing them if you wish, within a shield shape.

1) A gold winged lion with a halo on a red background.

Easy clue: One of the writers of the Gospel.

Harder clue: This Gospel informs us of the royal dignity of Christ (hence the lion).

2. A gold eagle rising with a halo on a blue background.

Easy clue: Another Gospel Writer.

Harder clue: This Gospel is considered by some to be the most deepest and spiritual of all the books in the Bible. The eagle is said to have been assigned to this Saint because of his gaze pierced further into the mysteries of Heaven than that of any man. The eagle has exceedingly sharp sight.

3. A red cross on a white background.

Easy clue: Our Church.

Harder clue: A Christian warrior, the Patron Saint of England.

4. Silver moneybags on a red background.

Easy clue: The moneybags depict the occupation of this Saint.

Harder clue: His name was Levi.

5. A gold cross shown upside down, crossed silver keys all on a red background.

Easy clue: The keys are the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Harder clue: This Saint requested that he be crucified upside down so that he might look Heavenward as he was crucified.

6. A gold harp with silver strings on a blue background.

Easy clue: The patron saint of Music.

Harder clue: Was said to be very gifted with singing the divine praises.

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LYNN WINTER