St. Joseph

Monogram of Joseph and Mary
M under the crossed J of Joseph

Joseph, Spouse of Mary
Dove over interlocked rings symbolizing marriage

Joseph, Chosen of God
Joseph’s flowering rod

Joseph’s Purity
The lilies of chastity

Joseph, Patron of the Holy Church

Dove of the Holy Spirit hovering over the basilica symbolizing the Holy Church.

Joseph’s Labor for the Holy Family

Carpenter’s ax over crescent of Mary and Star of Nativity.