Symbols of Easter

Rug #99633

Donor: Clara Buchanan

This beautiful rug was hand hooked by Clara Buchanan. She created it for St. Mark's Hall in 1960 and it was used in Chancel for years. It was also displayed in Christ Church Cathedral for a time.

Each block represents a part of the Easter story.

Top row:

Alpha and Omega - the first and last letters in the Greek alphabet, a symbol that God is the first and the last, the beginning and the end

IHS - the first 3 letters of Jesus in Greek

Star of Bethlehem - led the wise men of the East (the 3 Kings or Magi) to Jesus

Middle row:

Heart - love and forgiveness

Cross - Jesus' death and resurrection, sacrifice and salvation

Ascension Flower - purity, innocence, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Bottom Row:

Crown - the crown of thorns that Jesus wore on the cross and the crown of glory given to him in heaven

Dove - peace

Triangle in Circle - the points of the triangle represent the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the circle has no beginning or end

Happy Easter to you and your family.