The Waldensian Emblem
The
lighted candle signifies "The Word of God". The blue field represents
"Darkness". The seven stars represent the "Seven Churchs
of the Book of Revelation". The Latin motto LUX LUCET IN TENEBRIS
means " A Light Shines in Darkness," or "The Burning Word
of God Is Bringing Light and Splendor among Men."
The twoo branches, one of green oak and one of green laurel, tied together at the bottom with a blue ribbon, complete the emblem. The green oak means "Hope and Strength or Power." The green laurel means "Hope and Glory." Thus we have Hope, Power, and Glory of God.
In 1640, on the frontispiece of a theological publication, there appeared for the first time the Waldensian emblem, which has since been used by the Waldensian Church. In the Waldensian Church, the tradition of using the Waldensian emblem as a reminder of the heritage of this congregation remains strong.