The Pythian Sisters, the female auxiliary of the Knights of Pythias, had their own symbol, a Maltese cross with the letters PLEF. These letters stand for Purity, Love, Equality, and Fidelity. This is the symbol used on a member’s tombstone.
Tag: Tombstone art
Aug 09
Tombstone Tuesday-Knights of Pythias Symbol
The Knights of Pythias was officially founded in Washington DC in 1864 by Justus Rathbone, founded as a secret fraternal society for government clerks.
Jul 26
Tombstone Tuesday-Knights of the Maccabees
In addition to the various symbols and artwork engraved on tombstones, fraternal organization symbols are also often seen on grave markers.
Jul 12
Tombstone Tuesday-Sphere
You may have seen a grave marker topped with sphere or ball. The 3-D circle represents eternity and the unending circle of life.
Jun 28
Tombstone Tuesday-I H S Symbol
You have probably seen the letters I H S in a church, usually seen on the altar, church windows, vestments, and even on tombstones. These three letters are called a Christogram,
Karen Miller Bennett, CG(R)
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