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✝️ "To reveal to all the merciful love of the Father"
Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod Founded 1838 • Chavanod, France

Our Emblem & Logo

Symbols of our Charism and Spirituality

Emblem of the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod

Emblem of the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod
  • The bright red symbolizes Charity and Devotedness as Disciples recalling to us the Cross and Love of Our Jesus Christ for us.
  • The Cross of Calvary reminds us continuously to participate in the Death and Resurrection of Christ in the events of our everyday life.
  • The blue means Lowness and Humility. The M with the Star symbolizes Blessed Virgin Mary, the Protectress of Our Congregation.
  • The anchor symbolizes Hope as expression of our Motto: "The Cross and Mary in our Hope".

Logo

Logo of Sœurs de la Croix de Chavanod

The cross on the circle denotes the love of Christ embracing the whole universe. The two superimposed circles signify the open tomb of Jesus that evokes His resurrection. The cross brings light, dynamism, strength and liberation. For us, Sisters of the Cross, it is a constant invitation to reveal to all the merciful love of the Father and the liberating power of the paschal mystery.

Cross

Logo of Sœurs de la Croix de Chavanod

The cross on the circle denotes the love of Christ embracing the whole universe. The two superimposed circles signify the open tomb of Jesus that evokes His resurrection. The cross brings light, dynamism, strength and liberation. For us, Sisters of the Cross, it is a constant invitation to reveal to all the merciful love of the Father and the liberating power of the paschal mystery.