These four medallions
decorate the walls of The Source ―
the Chapel's youth coffee bar and cafe.
Top left is the Medallion of the
Divine Soteriology (present). The central symbol is the
Jerusalem Cross, representing the spear wounds
in Christ's side and the four smaller nail wounds in His hands and feet. The
Chi Rho are the first two letters in Christos,
Christ's name in Greek. Christ was crucified on a T-shaped
Roman Cross. The circle represents His
eternality. St. Andrew's Cross is tilted
because when martyred, Andrew asked that his cross not be perpendicular
because he did not consider himself worthy to be crucified like Christ.
Top right is the Medallion of the
Primal Origin (eternal). The central Trinity
symbol consists of three intersecting circles which represent the Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit. The Trefoil is a
three-leafed design created by the overlapping areas of three eternal
circles. The Burning Bush symbol consists of a
flaming triangle which represents the triune God and the Greek letters
standing for "I am that I am." The Fleur-de-Lys
is a traditional three-sectioned design which represents the three persons
of the Godhead.
Bottom left is the
Medallion of the Ancient Teachings (past). The central symbol is the
Star of David, which is comprised of two
triangles representing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The
Scroll stands for the Torah and the Prophets
given by God to the Jewish people. The Menorah
is the golden candlestick which stood in the holy place of the wilderness
tabernacle and later the Jewish temple. The Stone
Tablets represent the ten commandments given to Moses on Mt. Sinai.
Bottom right is the Medallion of the Fullness of
Times
(future). The central symbol is the Rose of Sharon
which symbolizes the Kingdom of Righteousness when Christ will reign as King
on earth and the desert will bloom with roses. The
Dove and Olive Branch are traditional symbols of Peace on Earth.
Peace will finally rest on earth when Jesus sets up His kingdom. The
twelve-pointed Star represents the twelve
tribes of Israel with Christ, the Daystar, in the center. The
Crown reminds us of the promise that Christ
will someday rule the earth in righteousness.
