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Heraldry of the church: a handbook for decorators (1911)

Dorling, E. E. (Edward Earle) · London : A. R. Mowbray & co., ltd. · leaf 118

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HOLY TRINITY THE FOUR EVANGELISTS 105 io6 Heraldry of the Church S. Matthew. September 21 Gules an angel standing gold. The tamiliar emblem ot the DivineMan, appropriated to S. Matthew sincevery early times because in his Gospelthe human nature ot our Lord is theburden of his teaching, is here… … AND MARTYR io8 Heraldry of the Church S. Mark. April 25 Gules a \91nged lion standing ^ith hisnimbus gold. A wino^ed lion is S. Marks ancientsymbol, because his Gospel sets forth theroyal dignity of Christ. Placed upon ared shield it will serve as the heraldicemblem of the evangelist and martyr.…

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