To: Salvation
SHIP A symbol of the Church
Rich in symbolic significance. Reminiscent of the Ark Noah built, used by God to carry a chosen remnant safe through the watery (this time) judgment ordeal brought upon the world.
4 posted on
02/19/2011 2:14:43 PM PST by
Lee N. Field
("And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise" Gal 3:29)
To: Lee N. Field
I also thought about all the shipwrecks that St. Paul endured, yet survived.
The Catholic Church also has endured some shipwrecks, but seems to always survive stronger and invigorated.
5 posted on
02/19/2011 2:23:32 PM PST by
Salvation
("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
To: Lee N. Field
Aaron Puts a Golden Jar with Mannah in the Ark of the Covenant
This is a well-known altar in East Europe, but I don't remember where.
Coin of Simon ben Kosiba
showing the Temple with the Messianic star on the roof and the Ark of the Covenant inside
(British Museum)
An icon light in the shape of a ship
Russian Chapel on the relics of St. Nicholas
Bari, Italy 6 posted on
02/19/2011 9:00:17 PM PST by
annalex
(http://www.catecheticsonline.com/CatenaAurea.php)
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