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Saint Mark's
symbol is the winged lion,
because his Gospel emphasizes
the royal dignity of Christ,
the Lion of Juda.
symbol is the eagle, a symbol of the highest inspiration.
symbol is the winged ox because in his Gospel he emphasizes the priesthood of Christ, and the ox is a symbol of sacrifice.
Saint Matthew's
symbol is portrayed
in several ways. He is shown
with a cherub, in human likeness,
he sometimes is portrayed with
a winged man and sometimes
an angel holds his inkhorn.
symbol is portrayed
in several ways. He is shown
with a cherub, in human likeness,
he sometimes is portrayed with
a winged man and sometimes
an angel holds his inkhorn.
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