Sacred Symbols

Our Official Page’s Cross Representing Green Martyrdom

The Cross we use for our Green martyrdom insignia is the popular Loxley Cross found on most Celtic and Renaissance jewelry websites. Ours is a much better quality than most. The green gem in the middle is usually very green like this one.

These crosses are purchased by the young Pages who join our order (and Hand maidens). From then on, they are worn throughout the ranks as a symbol of Green martyrdom, St. Patrick's movement which our Order is founded on (see Order).

To order, please contact Pastor Peter Bertolero

The official gem stone for our Order is the Bloodstone, also called The Martyrs Stone. Bloodstone is made of green jasper dotted with bright red spots of iron oxide. Jewelers and gemologists refer to it as chalcedony quartz. The Bloodstone/Martyrs stone has a relevant legend or lore to it that makes it an ideal stone for our Order. The legend says that the bloodstone was first formed when drops of Jesus' blood fell on some jasper lying at the foot of the cross, staining it with what looked like flecks of blood from the cross of Christ. Medieval Christians often used bloodstone to carve scenes of the crucifixion and martyrs, leading it to also be dubbed martyr's stone. Thus the bloodstone is said to represent the blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Bloodstones have been embellished with such sacred images as the thorn-crowned head of Jesus engraved into the stone in such a way that the red flecks of the bloodstone simulate drops of blood trickling down his hair and face. Some stones had scenes of Christ's scourging carved into them. Because some bloodstones, called green jasper by those in the trade, also have what looks like bloody stripes on them as if made by claws or by a Roman scourge, sculptures representing flagellation were made in such a way that the bloody stripes appear on the back of Jesus and martyrs. Such gems were especially revered by medieval Christians who favored them above diamonds even though the bloodstone is considered a semi precious gem. Many ancient bloodstone jewelry have various scenes engraved into them of Christian martyrs who were faithful even when put to death for their faith.

Bloodstone is the birthstone for those born in March. It is mainly preferred and worn by men, and is often carved with monograms, initials or crests and made into signet rings and family seals. Ancient superstitions interestingly, attribute curative powers to the bloodstone such as the power to stop hemorrhaging, counteract poisons, and cure blood diseases. The bloodstone, believe the superstitious, is supposed to give courage to the one wearing it into battle, and make him brave in the face of all danger. In addition, it allegedly imparts wisdom and an ability to detect and counter one's enemy's schemes and treacheries.

We do not believe in superstitions, but have chosen the bloodstone because it's symbolic blood flecked patterns recall both the sufferings of our Savior, and the faithfulness of martyrs. May both of these images give those who belong to our order courage and consecrated commitment to be faithful witnesses of Our Lord Jesus Christ, as we defend the faith and protect the church.