Symbols of the Apostles

The Symbols of the Twelve Apostles are one way the church has passed on the faith. Their lives inspire us to follow in the footsteps of Christ. We imitate them in the same way that they imitated Christ. The church assists us in remembering their stories by assigning Symbols of the Apostles, and the symbols remind us of that disciple’s life. They are a church treasure that allows us to learn more about our history.

Suriin natin ang mga simbolo na iginawad ng simbahan sa labindalawang apostol at tingnan kung paano sila nakakatulong sa ating pag-unawa sa ating pananampalataya. Ang Mga Simbolo ng 12 Apostol ay isang paraan na ipinasa ng simbahan sa pananampalataya. Ang kanilang buhay ay nagbibigay inspirasyon sa atin na sundin ang mga yapak ni Cristo. Ginagaya namin sila sa katulad na paraan na ginaya nila si Cristo.

The church assists us in remembering their stories by assigning symbols to each of the apostles, and the symbols remind us of that disciple’s life. They are a church treasure that allows us to learn more about our history. Let us investigate the symbols that the church bestowed upon the twelve apostles and see how they aid in our understanding of our faith. You will see that many of the symbols give clues to how the Apostles died.

Let us dive into the Symbols of the Apostles with explanations. Find the catholic saints’ symbol images for each apostle.

Apostol Andrew (Isda sa isang cross saltire)

Saint Andrewsinamahan ang kapatid niyang si Pedro kay Jesus. Isiniwalat ng isda na lumipat siya mula sa dating trabaho bilang afishermansa kanyang mas malaking pagtawag bilang isang mangingisda ng sangkatauhan.

The saltire cross, also known as St. Andrew’s Cross, is the traditional form of the cross on which he was crucified after preaching the Gospel in Greece.

Saint Andrew Quick Fact: Andrew was Peter’s brother, brought him to Jesus Christ & he recognized Christ at first sight.

Si Apostol Bartholomew (Bibliya at isang knife aying kutsilyo)

The Bible and a flaying knife are signs of Saint Bartholomew. Mayroon siyang matatag na pananalig sa salita ng Diyos, na malayang ipinangaral niya. Nakilala niya ang kanyang pagkamartir sa pamamagitan ng pagigingfl buhay na buhay.

Saint Bartholomew Quick Fact: also known as Nathaniel, converted Polymius to the King of Armenia.

Apostol James the Greater (Stalt at Scallop Shell)

Sa kanyang pangangaral at katuruan,San James the Greaterlakad ng marami. Ang stalt, na makikita sa kanyang sagisag, ay ginamit sa kanyang mga peregrinasyon.

Ang scallop shell na ipinapakita ay isang simpleng ulam na may maraming mga application. Pinatay ni Haring Herodes si James gamit ang isang tabak na tila tatawid sa tungkod. Si James ay napaka-aktibo at matapang na kahit na pagkamatay niya, ang nag-akusa sa kanya ay nag-Kristiyanismo.

Saint James the Greater Quick Fact: part of the prominent group (Peter, James, John). He was present at Jairus’ daughter’s rising, transfiguration, and the Agony in the Garden.

Apostol James The Less (bato at lagari)

Saint James the Lessay isang kapatid ni Jesus.

Bagaman kaunti ang nalalaman tungkol sa kanya dahil sa kanyang pag-iingat na likas na katangian, nalalaman na siya ay nangangaral sa buong Jerusalem hanggang sa mabato siya hanggang sa mamatay at ang kanyang katawan ay pinagputolputol, kaya't ang mga bato at nakita sa kanyang sagisag.

Saint James the Less Quick Fact: author of the first Catholic epistle, son of Alphaeus and Mary, brother of the Lord, a witness of Resurrection, pillar of the Church.

Si Apostol Juan (Ahas sa isang Chalice)

Ayon sa alamat, isang pagtatangka ay ginawa sa buhay ni John sa pamamagitan ng paglalagay ng lason sa kanyang kalis.Saint John was the only one of the 12 to live to a ripe old age and die naturally. He is remembered as a beloved disciple who was close to Jesus and who looked after Jesus’ mother,

Saint John Quick Fact: was the first to see the grave & believe Jesus had risen, one of the 7 disciples who saw Jesus at the shore. His close relationship with God earned him the name “the disciple whom Jesus loved”.

Ang barko ni Apostol Jude (naisip na isang mangingisda), tauhan (misyonero, peregrino), parisukat na panuntunan)

Ang isang barkong may krus sa mga layag ay sumisimbolo ng bayaning Jude sa mga paglalakbay ng misyonero na sinamahan ng kanyang kaibigan na si Simon.

Saint Jude is sometimes known as Thaddaeus or Lebbaeus

Saint Jude Quick Fact: sought in desperate situations, letter in New. Testament, patron saint of desperate cases & hopeless causes.

Si Apostol Mateo (3 mga bag na pera)

Ang sagisag para saSaint Matthew, the former tax collector, depicts three purses, a nod to his previous occupation

Inilalarawan din ang battle-ax na pinatay niya.

Apostle Matthew Quick Fact: invited Jesus for supper at his house with sinners and tax collectors, “I came not to call the just, but sinners.

Apostol Matthias (Bibliya at Scimitar)

Pinili ng mga apostolSaint Matthias to take the place of Judas the traitor. Matthias was well-versed in the scriptures, as evidenced by the Bible depicted in his emblem. After a fearless service as a missionary in Judea, he was beheaded with a scimitar, which is also depicted on the emblem.

Saint Matthias Quick Fact: he was with Jesus since baptism by John the Baptist. Replaced Judas the traitor (either him or Barsabas) and became associated with the eleven apostles.

Apostol Pedro (Dalawang naka-cross key)

Ang sagisag ni Pedro ay naglalarawan ng dalawang naka-cross key, na kumakatawan sa pagtatatag ng Iglesya ng pananampalataya:

“You are the true Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16).

Sinumang nagtataglay ng parehong pananampalataya naSaint Peter expressed so clearly and firmly has the keys to entering the Realm of God. The inverted cross represents how, during his crucifixion, Peter asked that his head be placed where his Master’s feet were nailed

Saint Peter Quick Fact: answered Jesus that he was Christ, the son of the living God. He is the rock upon which Jesus would build his Church

Apostol Philip (Basket, krus, at sibat)

Ang basket saSaint Philip'sang simbolo ay kumakatawan sa pagpapakain ng karamihan, na kung saan ay isang pangunahing alalahanin niya.

Ang Tau cross at sibat ay kumakatawan sa paraan ng kanyang pagbibigay ng kanyang buhay para sa Kanya na ang Tinapay ng Buhay.

Saint Philip Quick Fact: a disciple of John the Baptist, one of the Apostles. Mentioned only in New Testament in John, called by Jesus and brought Nathaniel/Bartholomew.

Apostol Simon (Isda sa isang Bibliya)

Saint Simon the Zealot was the inspiring companion of Jude and was martyred in Persia on a missionary journey.

Isang walang humpay na taglay ng sangkatauhan sa pamamagitan ng kapangyarihan ng Ebanghelyo, si Simon ay sinasagisag ng isang isda sa isang Bibliya.

Saint Simon the Zealot Quick Fact: he sometimes called Simon the Zealot because of his zeal for the Mosaic law.

Si Apostol Thomas (parisukat ng karpintero, mga bato, arrow, at sibat)

Saint Thomas‘s emblem includes a carpenter’s square.

Ayon sa alamat, nagtayo siya ng isang simbahan sa India habang ginagawa ang kanyang ministeryo doon. Ang mga bato, arrow, at sibat ay naglalarawan din ng kwento ng isang masakit ngunit magiting na kamatayan.

Saint Thomas Quick Fact: known as doubting Thomas.

Buod ng Mga Simbolo ng mga Apostol

Ang mga Kristiyano ay palaging gumagamit ng mga simbolo upang matulungan kaming maunawaan ang pananampalataya. Mayroon kaming mahabang kasaysayan ng mga magagandang imahe na may makabuluhang kahulugan, at marami sa atin ang hindi nakakaintindi sa mga ito.

Ang simbolismo ng mga banal na Kristiyano ay ginamit mula pa nang magsimula ang relihiyon. Ang bawat santo ay sinasabing namuhay ng isang huwarang buhay, at mga simbolo ay ginamit upang sabihin ang kanilang mga kwento sa buong kasaysayan ng Simbahan.

Ang Iconography ay ang pag-aaral ng mga ito sa kasaysayan ng sining. Lalo na ginamit sila upang matulungan ang hindi marunong bumasa at makilala ang isang eksena at bigyan ang bawat isa sa mga santo ng isang personalidad sa sining.

Mga Mapagkukunang Simbolo ng mga Apostol

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