Sword and Palm (St. Joan of Arc) Meaning in Catholic Tradition
| Symbol Category: | Saint Attribute | Latin Name: | |
| Symbol Family: | saint emblem | Sacrament: | |
| Associated Saint(s): | St. Joan of Arc | Design Forms: | held attribute;emblem;icon detail |
| Associated Colors: | silver;green | Related Symbols: | Banner;armor |
| Symbol Variations: | Sword and Palm | 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: Sword and palm signify mission, courage, and faithful witness. It serves as an identifying attribute for St. Joan of Arc in Catholic art.
Theological Significance: As a saintly attribute, this symbol points to holiness, witness, and the particular vocation embodied by St. Joan of Arc.
Historical Origin: Developed in Christian iconography to identify St. Joan of Arc by martyrdom, vocation, miracle, or distinctive devotion.
Bible Reference:
Liturgical Context: feast day of St. Joan of Arc;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. Joan of Arc.
Visual Elements: sword and palm
Short Description: Sword and palm signify mission, courage, and faithful witness.
Full Description: Sword and palm signify mission, courage, and faithful witness. Sword and palm signify mission, courage, and faithful witness. It serves as an identifying attribute for St. Joan of Arc in Catholic art. Used in Christian iconography to identify a saint, his or her life, mission, or martyrdom.
