Heraldry of the church: a handbook for decorators (1911)
Dorling, E. E. (Edward Earle) · London : A. R. Mowbray & co., ltd. · leaf 124
S. LUKE, EVANGELIST AND MARTYR 112 Heraldry of the Church S. John. December 27 Gules an eagle rising vcith a nimbus gold. The ancient symbol of the eagle, assignedfrom very early days to S. John becausehis gaze pierced further into the mysteriesof heaven than that of any man, is hereplaced all gold… … S. JOHN, APOSTLE, EVANGELIST,AND MARTYR ARMS ASSIGNED TO SAINTS 116 Heraldry of the Church S. Andrew. November 30Azure a saltire siher. The saltire is from time immemorial thesymbol of S. Andrew in memory of thecross on which he suffered martyrdom. This shield with the field silver and thesaltire…
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