What does the celtic trinity knot mean?

Answer 1

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"To look for a pat explanation from the scholars is a disappointment. Many go as far as stating that interlace was historically used purely for decoration and that suggestions of any symbolic intent are not supported by credible research.

Often the first question asked about Celtic interlace is “What does it mean?” The assumption is that these designs are a secret language of symbols that could be decoded if we only had the key.

When talking about things Celtic we have to remember that things change through time and place. What meaning may or may not have been for the monks that illuminated masterpieces such as the 9th century Book of Kells is not necessarily the same meaning expressed by users of Celtic design in more recent years, but there is a popularly held notion that it is or ought to be. While it may be reckless speculation to claim a certain symbolic meaning as the original intent of an artist working in the Dark Ages, we should not dismiss that an artist working in our own times intends a symbolic message in the same type of design and that that meaning is valid in context. The problems that occur are a result of there being very little consensus among artists about Celtic symbolism and the perception that the symbolism suggested has been gleaned from an ancient source. The naive believer hopes that the symbolism offered by a modern artist or craftsman is an authentic legacy from the past. The skeptic thinks this is very unlikely and considers it fanciful fakery. . . . .

The case of the triquetra or three-fold knot is a good example of the difficulty that one faces when trying to assign specific meaning to Celtic designs. Sacred numbers and the symbolism of numerology offer a promising basis for the interpretation of Early Christian Celtic ornament. The triquetra is an obvious sign of the Holy Trinity. Other knots could represent the four directions, the twelve Apostles and so on. But as important as numbers are in Scripture, legends and poetry, the connection remains elusive and evidence circumstantial. "

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Answer 2

Trinity Knot Meaning

Answer 3

This is a common, ancient celtic symbol and basic ideogram for a high spiritual dignity.

In Christian symbolism it represents the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Bishop Theophile of Antioch, who died in 186 A.D., is thought to have been the first to use the concept of the Holy Trinity.

Our Irish Trinity Symbol is colored in symbolic colors also, Red for power and faith and language of fire and blood, indicates burning charity and the martyrs' generous sacrifice, Blue -represents faith and trust, Green -hue of plants and trees, bespeaks the hope of life eternal. This process divides the white light into three main colors symbolic of the trinity of Father, Son, Holy Spirit or Red, Blue and Green. From the three colors red, blue and green, all other color sensations can be made. So in this simple example of white light, we can see how unity was divided into individual unique qualities. Because white light can not exist without it's opposite (darkness) black, we have the first duality or polar opposite from a common undefined source. Thus our Trinity Symbol is inside a white circle on a black iridescent background

Answer 4

Hopefully Lennon will retire to a quiet spot, stand on a wobbly chair, and use the hangmans knot soon

Answer 5

It's a physical representation of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Answer 6

continuity, protection against evil.