Catholic Word of the Day: WINGED MAN, 11-14-14

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WINGED MAN

 

A symbol assigned to St. Matthew the Evangelist, who opens his Gospel with the genealogy of Christ, "son of David, son of Abraham," stressing Christ's Israelite descent and fulfillment of the Messianic prophecies.

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**stressing Christ's Israelite descent and fulfillment of the Messianic prophecies**

St. Matthew is said to have written for the Jews.

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Getting the title fixed.

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[virgil]

Why is Mathew the Winged Man? Why is John the eagle? How did they choose these symbols?

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http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10056b.htm

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St. John
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08492a.htm

[virgil]

Thanks for posting. Do you have something on Luke and Mark?

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Luke is portrayed as a cow. Mark as a lion.

Look both of those up on New Advent and I believe you will find the explanations.

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https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080523133732AAS2qdK

[virgil]

These symbols are on the ceiling above the high alter of my church.

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Now you can explain them to your children! LOL!