The White Rose - Our Spiritual Symbol
The Meaning of the White Rose
Many people may be surprised that we chose to use the White Rose as our spiritual symbol, as the most popular symbol for Spiritualism is depicted as the Sunflower, for the belief is it always turns its head to the sun, but as an independent church we desired something more personal and unique to us.
On March 3lst, 2016, we celebrated our first adult Naming Ceremony, officiated by our Honorary Minister, Rev. Susan Dinsmore.
(March 31st was chosen for this special ceremony because it marked the anniversary of the beginning of Modern Spiritualism)
Rose petals were used for the blessing of each candidate, as they received their spiritual name. It was such a beautiful experience, we quickly adopted the Rose to be our Spiritual symbol.
When we asked our congregation what the Rose meant to them as their spiritual symbol, this was their response:
To us, the White Rose means,
Integrity, Purity, Peace, Tranquility, Freedom, Awareness, Eternity, Infinity, Healing, Harmonious, Unity,
Trust, Enlightenment, Honor, Faith and Devotion
... and through Love, the Rose blooms.
We continue to embrace the rose whenever we have an official celebration such as our naming ceremonies, ordinations and especially our 100th Anniversary, at which time we had this stained-glass window made for our front door to commemorate this special occasion.
The EHSC Board of Directors thank all who donated to the creation of this beautiful piece of history.
(Stained-glass window was created by Siobhan Lynch @ SiobhanLynchGlass.com)
Many people may be surprised that we chose to use the White Rose as our spiritual symbol, as the most popular symbol for Spiritualism is depicted as the Sunflower, for the belief is it always turns its head to the sun, but as an independent church we desired something more personal and unique to us.
On March 3lst, 2016, we celebrated our first adult Naming Ceremony, officiated by our Honorary Minister, Rev. Susan Dinsmore.
(March 31st was chosen for this special ceremony because it marked the anniversary of the beginning of Modern Spiritualism)
Rose petals were used for the blessing of each candidate, as they received their spiritual name. It was such a beautiful experience, we quickly adopted the Rose to be our Spiritual symbol.
When we asked our congregation what the Rose meant to them as their spiritual symbol, this was their response:
To us, the White Rose means,
Integrity, Purity, Peace, Tranquility, Freedom, Awareness, Eternity, Infinity, Healing, Harmonious, Unity,
Trust, Enlightenment, Honor, Faith and Devotion
... and through Love, the Rose blooms.
We continue to embrace the rose whenever we have an official celebration such as our naming ceremonies, ordinations and especially our 100th Anniversary, at which time we had this stained-glass window made for our front door to commemorate this special occasion.
The EHSC Board of Directors thank all who donated to the creation of this beautiful piece of history.
(Stained-glass window was created by Siobhan Lynch @ SiobhanLynchGlass.com)
Did you know:
Since ancient times, roses have symbolized God at work whatever situation they appear. The intricate and elegant rose offers a glimpse of the masterful Creator's active presence in creation.
As this beautiful flower blossoms, with lovely layers, an illustration of how spiritual wisdom unfolds in people's lives. The strong, sweet scent of a rose recalls the powerful sweetness of love, which is the essence of God.
So, it's not surprising that many miracles and encounters with angels throughout history have involved roses.
People regularly report smelling the fragrance of roses while communicating with angels in prayer or meditation.
Angels use rose scents as physical signs of their spiritual presence with people.
Since roses have powerful energy fields that vibrate at a high electrical frequency the highest of any flower on Earth, and since angelic energy also vibrates at a high rate, angels can connect easier with roses than with any other flower.
Rose essential oil vibrates at a rate of 320 megahertz of electrical energy, while a healthy human brain usually vibrates between 71 and 90 megahertz.
Barachiel, the Archangel of Blessings, is usually shown in art with either a rose or rose petals, which symbolize God's blessings that Barachiel helps deliver to people.
Roses appear in accounts from all the world's major religions as a symbol of miraculous love at work in the world.
In ancient mythology, roses symbolized eternal love in stories of how the gods interacted with each other and human beings.
Pagans use roses as decorations to represent their hearts.
Muslims view roses as symbols of the human soul,
so smelling the scent of roses reminds them of their spirituality.
Hindus and Buddhists see roses and other flowers as expressions of spiritual joy.
Christians view roses as reminders of the Garden of Eden, a paradise in a world that reflected God's design before sin corrupted it.
In Islam, the fragrance of a rose represents the sacredness of people's souls:
If the scent of a rose permeates the air yet no actual roses are nearby,
it's a sign that God or one of his angels is sending a spiritual message supernaturally, through clairalience.
Such messages are meant to encourage people.
In Catholicism, the scent of roses is often called the "odour of sanctity" because it indicates the presence of spiritual holiness. People have reported smelling the fragrance of roses after praying to saints in heaven to intercede for them with God.
Because the Virgin Mary is so closely associated with roses, a traditional prayer that people pray to her while reflecting on the earthly life of her son, Jesus Christ, is called a Rosary. People hold or wear a beaded necklace (which itself is called a "rosary") and use the beads as physical tools to focus their minds on 20 different spiritual mysteries from the time Jesus Christ spent on Earth.
Since ancient times, roses have symbolized God at work whatever situation they appear. The intricate and elegant rose offers a glimpse of the masterful Creator's active presence in creation.
As this beautiful flower blossoms, with lovely layers, an illustration of how spiritual wisdom unfolds in people's lives. The strong, sweet scent of a rose recalls the powerful sweetness of love, which is the essence of God.
So, it's not surprising that many miracles and encounters with angels throughout history have involved roses.
People regularly report smelling the fragrance of roses while communicating with angels in prayer or meditation.
Angels use rose scents as physical signs of their spiritual presence with people.
Since roses have powerful energy fields that vibrate at a high electrical frequency the highest of any flower on Earth, and since angelic energy also vibrates at a high rate, angels can connect easier with roses than with any other flower.
Rose essential oil vibrates at a rate of 320 megahertz of electrical energy, while a healthy human brain usually vibrates between 71 and 90 megahertz.
Barachiel, the Archangel of Blessings, is usually shown in art with either a rose or rose petals, which symbolize God's blessings that Barachiel helps deliver to people.
Roses appear in accounts from all the world's major religions as a symbol of miraculous love at work in the world.
In ancient mythology, roses symbolized eternal love in stories of how the gods interacted with each other and human beings.
Pagans use roses as decorations to represent their hearts.
Muslims view roses as symbols of the human soul,
so smelling the scent of roses reminds them of their spirituality.
Hindus and Buddhists see roses and other flowers as expressions of spiritual joy.
Christians view roses as reminders of the Garden of Eden, a paradise in a world that reflected God's design before sin corrupted it.
In Islam, the fragrance of a rose represents the sacredness of people's souls:
If the scent of a rose permeates the air yet no actual roses are nearby,
it's a sign that God or one of his angels is sending a spiritual message supernaturally, through clairalience.
Such messages are meant to encourage people.
In Catholicism, the scent of roses is often called the "odour of sanctity" because it indicates the presence of spiritual holiness. People have reported smelling the fragrance of roses after praying to saints in heaven to intercede for them with God.
Because the Virgin Mary is so closely associated with roses, a traditional prayer that people pray to her while reflecting on the earthly life of her son, Jesus Christ, is called a Rosary. People hold or wear a beaded necklace (which itself is called a "rosary") and use the beads as physical tools to focus their minds on 20 different spiritual mysteries from the time Jesus Christ spent on Earth.
