House of Nicea

“Fides et Unitas”

Faith and Unity

Gold: Divinity

Green: Hope

•Patriarchal Cross (double cross): Symbol of Christ’s divine and human natures, central to the Creed at Nicaea.

•Pelican: Christian symbol of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and the Eucharist, representing His self-giving love and redemption of humanity.

•Chi-Ro: Symbol of Christ is Lord

•Olive Branch: Peace, the fruit of unity in the Church once heresies are overcome.

•Scroll: Represents the Nicene Creed, the written profession of faith

St. Alexander (feast April 17) was the principal Alexandrian bishop who helped shape the Nicene Creed.