Showing posts with label Symbols. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Symbols. Show all posts

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Symbol: Knights of Pythias

The letters F, C and B stand for Friendship, Charity and Benevolence.


Friday, May 17, 2013

Symbol: Knights of Pythias

 The letters F, C and B stand for Friendship, Charity and Benevolence.



Sunday, April 7, 2013

Symbol: Jerusalem Cross

The main central cross with four equidistant arms was the symbol of the Templar Crusaders.  The arms signify the four directions radiating outward from a central point representing Jerusalem.  This version includes four smaller crosses  representing Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, the Four Evangelists who spread the Word of God.

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Symbol: Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Encampment

Encampment, a higher branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, is open to Third Degree members in good standing.  The letters F, H and C stand for Faith, Hope and Charity, principles they strive to impart.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Symbol: Independent Order of Odd Fellows

In addition to the Three Links with the letters FLT (signifying Friendship, Love & Truth) are three other symbols:  The All-Seeing Eye meaning God or God is Watching, the Heart in Hand meaning Charity, and the Scales and Sword meaning Justice.


Sunday, January 6, 2013

Symbol: Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Three links of chain, sometimes accompanied by the letters F L T meaning Friendship, Love, Truth.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Symbol: Chi-Ro, Alpha, Omega

The large symbol in the center is the Chi-Ro, with Alpha on the left and Omega on the right.