Ecce Fides Crest

Shield: Symbol that reminds us of our individual and communal obligation to defend the faith.

Sword: Symbol that reminds us of our individual and communal obligation to fight for the faith.

Jerusalem Cross: Symbol of our role in building up the Kingdom of God, the earthly Jerusalem, and our eternal home and destination, the Heavenly Jerusalem.

Fleur de lys: Symbol for the Trinity and of Mary the Mother of God, perfect model of her Son, perfect model of the Church, perfect model of discipleship.

Papal Keys: Symbol of obedience to the successors of Saint Peter, the Rock (Kepa) upon whom the gates of hell will never prevail.

Lion: Symbol for Jesus our Lord, Savior, King, and God.

White Crown: Symbol of a dry martyrdom that all Christians are called to live out in life’s daily spiritual battles; that is, a faithfulness to one’s faith till one’s death.

Red Crown: Symbol of “blood martyrdom.” That is, the willingness to accept all things from God and for God, even to the shedding of one’s blood.