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The fleurs-de-lis was the symbol of the House of Kotromanić, a ruling house in medieval Bosnia during the medieval Kingdom of Bosnia, adopted by the first Bosnian king, Tvrtko I, in recognition of the Capetian House of Anjou support in assuming the throne of Bosnia.
25 maj 2023 · While some Christians view the Fleur-de-Lis as a pagan symbol and do not accept it, it is considered a Christian Catholic symbol. Due to the lily representing purity, since antiquity the Roman Catholic church, has used the lily as a distinctive emblem of the Virgin Mary.
11 paź 2019 · Fleur de lis is held in high regard when it comes to religious symbols. This is probably because its three petals are believed to signify the Holy Trinity. This belief is further supported by the fact that the lily flower was an emblem of the Virgin Mary herself.
10 sty 2024 · Fleur de Lis in Christian Iconography. The fleur de lis also holds religious connotations and is closely associated with the Virgin Mary. In Catholic iconography, the fleur de lis is a common symbol found in churches and religious artwork. It represents purity, chastity, and virtue.
26 maj 2024 · The Roman Catholic Church adopted the Fleur de lis symbol to represent Virgin Mary and her relationship with the Trinity. When Pope Leo III in 800 crowned Charlemagne as emperor, he is reported to have presented him with a blue banner covered with a golden fleurs-de-lis symbol.
22 sie 2024 · Fleur-de-lis, stylized emblem or device much used in ornamentation and, particularly, in heraldry, long associated with the French crown. One legend identifies it as the lily given at his baptism to Clovis, king of the Franks (466–511), by the Virgin Mary.
26 gru 2023 · The Fleur-de-Lis has been a powerful symbol throughout history, representing not only the French royalty but also the sanctity and purity of Christian faith. Its use in art, architecture, and heraldry showcases the deep connection between the symbol and its multifaceted meanings.
