The Evangelists' Symbols
Man, Lion, Ox Eagle
ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST
The emblem of the “Divine Man” was assigned to St. Matthew in ancient times because his Gospel teaches us about the human nature of Christ. A gold angel on a red field.
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ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST
The winged lion, ancient symbol of St. Mark, refers to his Gospel, which inform us of the royal dignity of Christ. A gold winged lion and nimbus on a red field.
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ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST
The winged ox, assigned to St. Luke, is a reference to his Gospel, which deals with the sacrificial aspects of Christ’s life. A gold ox and nimbus on a red field.
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ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST
The ancient symbol of a rising eagle is said to have been assigned to St. John because his gaze pierced further into the mysteries of Heaven than that of any man. The manner of his death is not known. A gold eagle rising and nimbus on a blue field.
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