Three Crowns (St. Elizabeth of Hungary) Meaning in Catholic Tradition
| Symbol Category: | Saint Attribute | Latin Name: | |
| Symbol Family: | saint emblem | Sacrament: | |
| Associated Saint(s): | St. Elizabeth of Hungary | Design Forms: | held attribute;emblem;icon detail |
| Associated Colors: | gold | Related Symbols: | Roses;bread |
| Symbol Variations: | Three Crowns | 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: Crowns symbolize noble birth offered in charity and holiness. It serves as an identifying attribute for St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Catholic art.
Theological Significance: As a saintly attribute, this symbol points to holiness, witness, and the particular vocation embodied by St. Elizabeth of Hungary.
Historical Origin: Developed in Christian iconography to identify St. Elizabeth of Hungary by martyrdom, vocation, miracle, or distinctive devotion.
Bible Reference:
Liturgical Context: feast day of St. Elizabeth of Hungary;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. Elizabeth of Hungary.
Visual Elements: three crowns
Short Description: Crowns symbolize noble birth offered in charity and holiness.
Full Description: Crowns symbolize noble birth offered in charity and holiness. Crowns symbolize noble birth offered in charity and holiness. It serves as an identifying attribute for St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Catholic art. Used in Christian iconography to identify a saint, his or her life, mission, or martyrdom.
