Of all the symbols of Easter, perhaps none is so familiar as the
Agnus Dei. We see it in woven damask for frontals and vestments,
on banners and even on special small linen sets for the altar.
It must be crowned with a three-rayed nimbus or halo, signifying
that it is a symbol of divinity and is featured with the white
ground, red cross Banner of Victory. The LAMB is the symbol
associated with Jesus. He is often referred to in the Bible as
the “Lamb of God” (Revelation 5:6-14). John the Baptist
described Jesus as the “Lamb of God who takes away the sin of
the world” (John 1:29). The Passover lamb (Exodus 12:1-11) has
been interpreted by Christians as foreshadowing Jesus’
sacrificial death (1 Corinthians 5:7). Although the white lily
is most often connected to the Mother of God, and is a symbol
for purity and innocence, the EASTER LILY, which blooms in the
spring close to Easter time has become a popular symbol. Because
they are shaped like trumpets, lilies are symbols of immortality
(1 Corinthians 15:52). Lil