Idioms
Something that is very difficult/nearly impossible to do
A camel through the eye of a needle
The Chi-Rho (XP) page is the intricately decorated with
the first two letters of Christ in Greek
The element of earth is represented by Earth
earth is represented by two mice holding a Eucharist
Dei Verbum means
Written without error
The punishment for a crime should be equal to the crime itself
An eye for an eye
Name one reference from the book of Kells that points or includes Irish art or culture in it
Many designs feature Celtic knots and Irish hounds which are references to the Irish culture. Each cross has a Celtic knot pattern in the centre.
The third element of water is represented
by the otter with a fish in its mouth.
A difficult introduction to a new job or activity
Baptism of fire
Which gospel writer has a symbol of the winged man
Matthew
Who did the peacocks represent and why
Peacocks often symbolise Christ because it was believed that their flesh was immortal!
It is impossible for someone to change their character even if they try.
A leopard can’t change its spots
The Ox was
Luke
Two butterflies hold a cocoon symbolising
rebirth and the resurrection of Jesus.
Something or someone you cherish above all others
Apple of my eye
The element of air is represented by
two angels. (They are the messengers of God holding the gospels.)
What do the angels - holding the flowering rod represent?
Angels hold two flowering rods. Flowers are used to represent the glory of God.