O1 - Crown of Thorns

This is the crown of thorns that Jesus wore as he died on the cross. Thorns signify grief and tribulation, which Jesus had to endure for us.  (John 19:2, 5)

The butterfly is a symbol of the resurrection of Christ.  In a general sense, it can symbolize the resurrection of all men.  The butterfly’s three stages of life: - caterpillar, chrysalis (cocoon) and the butterfly, represent the three stages of the Christian’s life:  -life, death and resurrection.

The red rose is a symbol of martyrdom, which means suffering for your faith.  This red rose is very special because it represents all the thousands of saints that died for Christ.  “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.”  Tertullian  200 AD