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Symbols of the Trinity

Symbols of the Trinity. One of the first symbols used for the Trinity was the triangle. The three equal sides symbolize the ‘three in one’. Symbols of the Trinity. Three intertwined circles would represent the three persons in the Godhead.

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Symbols of the Trinity

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  1. Symbols of the Trinity

  2. One of the first symbols used for the Trinity was the triangle. The three equal sides symbolize the ‘three in one’ Symbols of the Trinity

  3. Three intertwined circles would represent the three persons in the Godhead. the equality, unity, and eternity of the Trinity was represented. Each of the three circles are of the same size to symbolize equality. Symbols

  4. Triquetra    (Try ket ra Latin for three cornered) The triquetra uses shapes like one of the oldest Christian symbols, the shape of the fish the three equal arches of the circle expressed the equality of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. the union of the arches represented the unity of the Godhead. their continuous form symbolized eternity Symbols

  5. TrefoilOne of the most common symbols of the Trinity is the Trefoil, generated from three interlocking Circles. created by St. Patrick when he illustrated the Trinity by pointing to a shamrock and remarking that it the three separate leaves form yet one shamrock Symbol

  6. Borromean rings The triangles symbolize equality The rings show the eternal nature of the trinity Both together show the oneness of the Trinity Symbols

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