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Those four letters are packed with meaning and inspiration. It's an abbreviation of the Latin phrase Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam, which means “For the greater glory of God.”

The phrase serves as the motto for the Society of Jesus, the order of priests…

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Angels' "faces express the transcendental state of glory."

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Angels are seen as superior to man messengers of God.

There is also certain symbolism in colors:

White symbolizes purity and innocence.

Yellow symbolizes light an hope.

Orange colors symbolize courage and strength.

Green colors…

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Etching of Ascension of Jesus.

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Etching of the crusifiction scene and first page of the "Canon Missale..."

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Cover and spine of the book.

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Front cover of Canon Misale.

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Cover
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