we-are-knight:lionofchaeronea:A knight, armed with the Christian virtues and bearing a shield emblaz
we-are-knight:lionofchaeronea:A knight, armed with the Christian virtues and bearing a shield emblazoned with the symbol of the Trinity (known as the Scutum Fidei or “Shield of Faith”), prepares to do battle with the seven deadly sins. In front of him are seven doves, representing the septem dona Spiritus Sancti (“seven gifts of the Holy Spirit”): these are sapientia (wisdom), intellectus (understanding), consilium (good counsel), fortitudo (courage), scientia (knowledge), timor Dei (fear of God), and pietas (piety). Illustration from the Summa de Virtutibus et Vitiis (Treatise on the Virtues and Vices) by William Peraldus, ca. 1255-1265. Now in the British Library.@wearepaladin -- source link
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