Order of The Holy Spirit - Vestments and Accoutrements

Vestments and Accoutrements

The symbol of the order is known as the Cross of the Holy Spirit. (This is a Maltese Cross); at the periphery, the eight points of the cross are rounded, and between each pair of arms there is a fleur-de-lis. Imposed on the centre of the cross is a dove. The eight rounded corners represent the Beatitudes, the four fleur-de-lis represent the Gospels, the twelve petals represent the Apostles, and the dove signifies the Holy Spirit. The Cross of the Holy Spirit was worn hung from a blue riband ("Le Cordon Bleu").