The Luther Rose, created in 1530, symbolizes Martin Luther’s core beliefs. It features a black cross representing faith in Christ for salvation, set against a red heart, signifying a living faith. Surrounding this is a white rose, symbolizing joy, comfort, and peace, with a blue sky background highlighting eternal hope. Encircled by a gold ring, it signifies everlasting bliss in Heaven. Widely used in Lutheran churches, the Luther Rose remains a powerful reminder of the Reformation’s impact.
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“IHC” and “IHS” are both Christograms representing Jesus Christ, derived from the Greek name “??????” (I?sous). While “IHS” directly represents the first three Greek letters of Jesus’ name, “IHC” uses the same letters with the sigma (?) stylized as “C” in Western Christian tradition. Despite this visual difference, both symbols carry the same meaning and are widely used in Christian art and symbolism to denote reverence for Jesus Christ.
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We’re thrilled to announce an expansion of our jewelry selection, now available at discounted prices for a limited time. These special prices won’t last long—once our collection is complete, prices will go up. So, if you see something you love, grab it now! We value your input and welcome suggestions for new items to carry. Exciting news: a Luther Rose pendant and pectorals are coming soon, along with new sacred heart necklaces. Don’t miss out on these exclusive deals and upcoming arrivals!
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June, celebrated as Sacred Heart Month, honors the Sacred Heart of Jesus, symbolizing His love and sacrifice. Formalized in the 17th century, this devotion also venerates the Most Chaste Heart of Saint Joseph and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, representing purity and maternal love. The month encourages reflection and active devotion, inspiring deeper spiritual maturity and a closer relationship with the divine.
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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our linen kit for the upcoming Sacred Heart project in collaboration with ClaraStitching. Download your free printable patterns from the provided Dropbox link and note that only fifty linen kits are available, so act fast! Clara Stitching will be hosting a free hand embroidery class on June 15th; sign up for updates via her forum link.
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Exciting news! A collaboration between Clara of Clarastitching and a mystery partner brings a project revamping liturgical vestments, mostly free. Sacred Heart month marks its launch. Clara, an embroidery expert, offers workshops and project kits with free global shipping. Based in the UK, her influence extends to South America. Follow her on Instagram for inspiration and to join her vibrant community.
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The Chi-Rho symbol, comprised of the Greek letters Chi (?) and Rho (?), represents “Christ” in Christianity. Legend has it that Roman Emperor Constantine the Great saw this symbol before a key battle, leading to his victory. Constantine’s embrace of Christianity and promotion of the symbol marked a turning point, contributing to the religion’s rise in the Roman Empire.
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The church symbol of the pelican was first used in the British 12th century as the bird was believed to be a perfect example of the great sacrifice that our Lord made for us. It awakens the spirit of charity towards others and reminds us of the generosity of our Lord, the great redeemer. Therefore, the image of the pelican is a strong reminder that ties us to our faith and a universal symbol that joins the Christian community together.
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Looking for something that will be enjoyed by your special father every day? Please consider selecting the perfect gift of a Giclée print. Giclée prints are the archival standard used by museums and galleries to reproduce fine art. The images are printed on Hahnemuehle fine art paper and are ready for framing to suit your decor.
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You might find the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, located in Missouri, The seat of the Diocese of St. Louis, this magnificent cathedral is dedicated to St. Louis, King of France. Louis IX is the only French king to be canonized, and the reign of Louis IX was known for having a close association between Church teaching and civil society.
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Ecclesiastical Sewing uploaded new machine embroidery designs online in the hopes that these might provide peace and a sense of usefulness to someone as they create something beautiful for their house of worship.
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Epiphany is a feast day in the Western church, white vestments and paraments are used. Sometimes gold is substituted. There aren’t any specific Epiphany symbols, but there are often representations of the Three Kings elsewhere in churches.
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Christmas rose, also known as the Glastonbury Rose. This is a little white flower that grows in northern Europe during the winter. Legend has it that the Christmas rose is of miraculous origin. As the Christmas rose represents purity, it has often been carved into confessionals as a five-petal flower: the penitent walks in a guilty sinner, and out with their purity restored. It also appears in plenty of medieval heraldry, among other uses.
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From the very beginning, Christians have celebrated Advent with some antiphons like O Radix Jesse that encapsulate the Old Testament prophecies fulfilled in the Incarnation. “O Radix Jesse,” translated in English as “O Root of Jesse,” celebrates the royal descent of Jesus through His mother Mary.
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Ecclesiastical Sewing introduced a design collection entitled Dayspring. The collection features timeless and elegant designs created by our liturgical artist friend, Edward Riojas. The collection features a variety of design themes that symbolize both the Nativity of Christ and His Resurrection. The designs were gold threads stitched on white paraments and vestments, featuring designs like the IHC monogram with a rising sun, the Pomegranate design, and several others found in our various collections.
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