“Najran Martyrs: Fifteen Centuries of Grace”
VERSE:
“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me” (Mt. 16:24).
A cross is formed by people coming together towards one destination, they come from diverse background and ethnicities but are united by faith.
MEANING OF THE ELEMENTS
 People of faithThe dynamism of the elements represents the Christians in the Arabian Peninsula. From the four corners of the world, they are brought together by the Church towards a common destination: Jesus Christ. |
 The CrossThe Cross is at the heart of the martyrdom of St. Arethas and Companions. Christ invites us to take up our own cross and follow him. |
 Communion of SaintsThe Body of Christ is made up of many parts joined together in love. Each member helps the other in building the Kingdom of God. |
 Sun of RighteousnessThe glowing sun in the center symbolizes Jesus Christ, the Sun of Righteousness in Mal. 4:2, “The sun which is righteousness, in whose wings, that is, rays, are healing and salvation.” This Divine righteousness floods the earth with joy and light. |