What does a shell signify in Catholic art/icongraphy?
2007-11-01 06:28:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It means that he is the patron saint of ninja turtles.
2007-11-01 06:33:45 · answer #1 · answered by The Oracle of Delphi 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Coptic shells were carved to symbolize the Universe as well. Roman grave stones used them to represent the Heavens. Statues of Atlas can be found carrying the "universe" shell upon his shoulders. Pagan Rome carved Poseidon with the shell as part of his head. Venus was said to be born from within a Coptic shell.
St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican has this Pagan symbol within the papal crest upon the wall. The Coptic shell is also found over the crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral in London. This cosmic symbol is often used as a font for holding holy water in Catholic churches the world over. They even have statues of angels holding this pagan symbol filled with holy water
2007-11-01 13:36:43 · answer #2 · answered by YUHATEME 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it's a scallop shell, it's a metaphor for the pilgrim. The shell represents the various routes taken by the pilgrims that traveled to the tomb of St. James. It's the symbol of the Camino de Santiago.
That's what I found when I looked it up...
2007-11-01 13:36:37 · answer #3 · answered by Pico 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Saint Bashful. He's the patron saint of shy people. He's coming out of his shell.
2007-11-01 13:32:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Dudly
2007-11-01 13:32:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
All believers in the Lord Jesus Christ are saints. Not the ones the pope decides are. He has absolutely nothing to do with it.
2007-11-01 13:36:06 · answer #6 · answered by byHisgrace 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
I think you been watching too much Sponge Bob.
2007-11-01 13:44:24 · answer #7 · answered by Auburn 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When did they grant Mark Foley sainthood?
2007-11-01 13:33:01 · answer #8 · answered by Murazor 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋