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This trefoil shape also includes a descending dove; a reference to Christ's Baptism. |
Trefoil (from Latin trifolium, "three-leaved plant", French trèfle, Italian trifoglio, German Dreiblatt and Dreiblattbogen, Dutch klaver,
"clover", same as clubs) is a graphic form composed of the outline of
three overlapping rings used in architecture and Christian symbolism.
The term is also applied to other symbols of three-fold shape.
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Trefoil is a term in Gothic architecture
given to the ornamental
foliation or cusping introduced in the heads of
window lights, tracery,
panellings, etc., in which the center takes the
form of a three-lobed leaf
(formed from three partially overlapping
circles). One of the earliest
examples is in the plate tracery at
Winchester (1222–1235). The fourfold
version of an architectural trefoil
is a quatrefoil. |
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A simple trefoil shape in itself can be symbolic of the Trinity,
while a trefoil combined with an equilateral triangle was also
a
moderately common symbol of the Christian Trinity
during the late Middle
Ages in some parts of Europe. |
Scripture Reference for The Trinity Symbol With Dove:
- "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name,
he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I
have said to you."John 14:26 (ESV)
- "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the
world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27 (NIV)
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Above and below, more Trefoil Triangle verions. |
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