for all sessions, the altar of the legion is set up. it has a statue of the virgin mary (represented standing on a globe, her arms extended, crushing the serpent with her foot), which is placed on a white tablecloth, which has "legio mariae" written on it. on the two sides of the statue are placed two vases with flowers, often roses (the flower connected with mary). on the front ends of the cloth are two candlesticks with burning candles. on the right side of mary, the vexillum legionis (the standard of the legion) is placed. it is made out of metal and onyx and shows the holy spirit in the form of a dove as well as the miraculous medal.