Colors
This is appropriate for year-round use if there is no other color available.
red
A symbol of the trinity resembling a three-lobed clover leaf with each lobe equal.
Trefoil
4 weeks before Christmas
Advent
IHS Iota (I), Eta (H), Sigma (S)
The first three letters in Greek that spells Jesus
It was one of the gifts given to the Baby Jesus by the Magi (Wise Men).
gold
Latin Cross with the arms extending in a trefoil (three buds) is a representation of the Trinity.
Budded Cross
40 days before Easter
Ash Wednesday
The kingship of the Christ Child and the price Jesus paid on Calvary is also represented in this color.
Gold
A symbolic of light, joy, purity, glory and the bright light of truth.
white
XP Chi (X), Rho (P)
The first two letters of the Greek word for Christ
50 days after easter
Pentecost
A headpiece worn to designate royalty, social, political, or religious status
Crown
It is used during the Season After Epiphany and Kingdomtide.
green
This is a symbol of the Holy Spirit, denoting the descent upon Jesus at the time of His baptism by John the Baptist.
Descending Dove
The Color Green
Season After Epiphany and Kingdomtide
The color to represent Easter
White
It represents a symbol of the majesty of Christ, and Jesus’ Humanity, suffering, and fasting.
purple
The symbol is a combination of three distinct angels to make one complete figure with all sides equal.
Equilateral Triangle
The Color Purple
Advent and Lent
January 6
Epiphany