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Flowers, per se, do not have a symbolism in the Church. Specific flowers: the rose, for instance is an emblem of the Blessed Virgin who is often referred to as the Mystical Rose. There is a specific Rose emblem designed for the Blessed Virgin with five petals symbolizing her five joys. St. Therese of LIsieux, known as the "Little Flower" has an emblem of roses. St. Elizabeth of Hungary is also symbolized in art with roses. St. Dorothy is represent carrying a basket full of roses. Rose colored vestments are used in the liturgy on Gaudete and Laetare Sunday.
Lilies symbolize purity, and virgin saints are often shown with lilies, e.g. St. Joseph, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Catherine of Siena, and St. Gertrude all have a lily for their emblem. And it is one of the Blessed Virgin's symbols, especially in the Annunciation scene, where it signifies her virginity.
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∙ 9y agoFlowers in a church can be a way to just decorate the church. People will also buy flowers in memory of someone.
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∙ 9y agoThe lily, often pictured with an image of a saint, is a symbol of chastity or purity.
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∙ 10y agoThe flowering rod or staff is a symbol of St. Joseph.
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