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Symbolism of the Club Emblem
As you examine our emblem do so from the center out, and you will fully appreciate its significance. The
Circle: represents the Sun. It returns us to pre-Christian
Ireland. It was worshipped as a symbol of the unknown strength that rejuvenated
the earth. The
Latin Cross: In the mission to the pagans, St. Patrick brought
the Latin Cross to Ireland. It stood as a challenge to the superstitions of the Druids.
The message to the pagans was “Redemption and Resurrection to life eternal
through rebirth in Christ”. Patrick, it is said, superimposed the Cross
in front of the sun creating the Cross. The
Celtic Cross: exemplifies the great evidence of Faith.
It remains standing
in every Irish town and throughout the countryside since Patrick’s
time. The
Shamrock: was used by Patrick to explain the Trinity.
Today it is also
synonymous with Ireland and the Irish people. The
Torch and Hand: From the Statue of Liberty we have this symbol.
It brings us across the broad Atlantic to this great land where millions
of emigrants from Ireland, and the world, have sought and are still seeking freedom and opportunity. The
Outer Circle: Represents the family we the members of the
Greenwood Lake Gaelic
Cultural Society strive to be. It also proclaims that many member
families come together as one and do so in the name found in the circle
and that our Society’s home is in Greenwood Lake. When you wear our proud symbol, be you Irish or not, you exhibit your commitment for GOD and COUNTRY. |
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Greenwood Lake Gaelic Cultural Society, P.O. Box 933, Greenwood Lake, NY 10925
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