Crown of Thorns (St. Rose of Lima) Meaning in Catholic Tradition
| Symbol Category: | Saint Attribute | Latin Name: | |
| Symbol Family: | saint emblem | Sacrament: | |
| Associated Saint(s): | St. Rose of Lima | Design Forms: | held attribute;emblem;icon detail |
| Associated Colors: | brown | Related Symbols: | Roses;skull |
| Symbol Variations: | Crown of Thorns | Symbol Pairings: | Halo;Book |
| Historical Period: | Patristic Era;Medieval;Modern Catholic Century | Geographic Origin: | Universal Church |
| Associated Orders: | Associated Devotions: | saints devotion | |
| Architectural Use: | Vestment Use: | ||
| Primary Tradition: | Roman Catholic;Eastern Catholic | Symbol Type: | Saint Symbol |
Symbol Meaning: Crown of thorns signifies penance embraced in love. It serves as an identifying attribute for St. Rose of Lima in Catholic art.
Theological Significance: As a saintly attribute, this symbol points to holiness, witness, and the particular vocation embodied by St. Rose of Lima.
Historical Origin: Developed in Christian iconography to identify St. Rose of Lima by martyrdom, vocation, miracle, or distinctive devotion.
Bible Reference:
Liturgical Context: feast day of St. Rose of Lima;saints art
Liturgical Season: Any season
Use in Church Art: Common in icons, statues, stained glass, holy cards, and feast-day materials connected to St. Rose of Lima.
Visual Elements: thorn crown
Short Description: Crown of thorns signifies penance embraced in love.
Full Description: Crown of thorns signifies penance embraced in love. Crown of thorns signifies penance embraced in love. It serves as an identifying attribute for St. Rose of Lima in Catholic art. Used in Christian iconography to identify a saint, his or her life, mission, or martyrdom.
