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Emblem of The Order
The
Emblem of the order dates from May 12, 1883. A quick glance at the
emblem indicates a shield mounted upon the cross of Malta.
The Shield is that associated with a medieval Knight. The
cross of Malta is the representation in a traditionally artistic design
of the Cross of Christ through which all graces of redemption were
procured for mankind. This then, represents the Catholic spirit of
the Order. Mounted on the shield are three objects, a mace
standing vertically, and crossed behind it, an anchor and a dagger or
short sword. The mace from Roman days is symbolic of authority
which must exist in any tightly bonded and efficiently operating
organization. The anchor is the mariner's symbol for Columbus,
patron of the Order. While the short sword or dagger was the
weapon of the Knight when engaged upon an errand of mercy.
Thus, the shield expresses Catholic Knighthood in organized merciful
action and with the letters K of C. it proclaims this specific form
of activity. Faith... Hope... Charity... Red is then the symbol of Faith, of belief in Christ, in the Redemptive and in the mission of every man to spread the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ. White is the color of the Eucharistic Host, symbolizing that God's presence among men. White is then the symbol of Christ like Charity. Blue is the color of our Lady's mantle, in which she draped her beloved Son, through whom salvation came to a sinful world. Blue is then the symbol of Hope. |
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