Rose of Sharon Symbols

The five-pedaled flowers in the stained glass windows are Roses of Sharon. This flower grew in the fertile coastal plain of central Israel and is referred to in the Song of Songs 2:1. Because Isaiah 35:1-2 uses this area as a symbol for the lushness of the promised Kingdom of God, the Rose of Sharon became a symbol for Jesus’ promised return to restore all of creation. Martin Luther chose it as his personal symbol of hope.

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The Cross and Crown
Other Crosses in Our Sanctuary
The Rose Window
The Chancel
Lamb Carving on the Communion Table
The Christ Candle
The Paraments
Lord's Supper Themes
The Lord's Table
Abbreviation of the Name of Jesus
Chi Rho Symbols
Alpha Omega Symbols
Dove Symbols
Fleur-de-Lis Symbols
Rose of Sharon Symbols
Celestial Windows