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The ring is symbolic of the saint's purity or the goodness of their soul. The soul is supposed to shine with the love and devotion they have for God and Christ.

It probably originated with the crown of thorns but became light....

they also follow christ the "light".

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In Christian art, a bright ring painted around the head of a saint is called a halo. It symbolizes holiness, a divine presence, and spiritual enlightenment. Halos serve to distinguish saints from ordinary individuals in artworks.

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