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The arms of the Grand Lodge are partially based on the arms granted to the [[Worshipful Company of Masons|Masons' Company]] in 1472. The other half of the shield shows the Arms of the Atholl Masons. The Atholl Masons were a fraction of Masons, which became part of the Grand Lodge. The Atholl Masons made use of the emblems of the four Evangelists :<br> | The arms of the Grand Lodge are partially based on the arms granted to the [[Worshipful Company of Masons|Masons' Company]] in 1472. The other half of the shield shows the Arms of the Atholl Masons. The Atholl Masons were a fraction of Masons, which became part of the Grand Lodge. The Atholl Masons made use of the emblems of the four Evangelists :<br> | ||
1. Mark: a lion | 1. Mark: a lion - indicative of one who, prior to this contact with Christianity, was weak but later became strong. It symbolically expresses resurrection and courage.<br> | ||
2. Luke : a bull | 2. Luke : a bull - an animal used for sacrifice - symbolic of sacrifice and renunciation.<br> | ||
3. Matthew : a man | 3. Matthew : a man - symbolic of incarnation.<br> | ||
4. John : an eagle | 4. John : an eagle - the Ascension of Christ - symbolic of immortality.<br> | ||
Between the four Evangelists stands the Cross. | Between the four Evangelists stands the Cross. | ||