CHRISTIANS ARE SYMBOL MINDED PEOPLE

By Deacon Pat Guinn

SIMON THE ZEALOT

This symbol is a book upon which rests a fish,

Because through the power of the Gospel Simon

Became a great fisher of men.

OTHER SYMBOL FOR SIMON

PETER

The crossed keys recall Peter’s confession and our

Lord’s gift to him of the keys of the kingdom.

ANDREW

Tradition says that while Andrew was preaching in

Greece he was put to death on a cross of this type.

JAMES (THE GREATER)

The scallop shell is the symbol of pilgrimage and stands

for the apostle’s zeal and missionary spirit.

(Source: The Illustrated Bible and Church Handbook)