Unique carved plaque with two important symbols of the Reformation: VDMA and the Luther Rose.
Dimensions
6" W x 12” L x 3/4" D.
Hardware
Keyhole hangers at the back for a flush wall mounting.
Material
Solid Wood
VDMA - Verbum Domini Manet in Aeternum (The Word of the Lord Endures Forever - 1 Peter 1:24–25). It first appeared in the court of Frederick the Wise in 1522. He had it sewn onto the right sleeve of the court’s official clothing worn by prince and servant alike. Frederick’s successors, his brother John the Steadfast and his nephew John Frederick the Magnanimous used it. It became the official motto of the Smalcaldic League. It was used on flags, banners, swords, and uniforms to symbolize the unity of the Lutheran laity, who struggled to defend their beliefs, communities, families, and lives against those intent on destroying them. It was inscribed inside churches, over doorways, on foundation stones, and even on horse’s helmets! The VDMA logo and statement have appeared throughout Lutheran churches worldwide and remain an enduring motto of the Reformation to this day.
https://lutheranreformation.org/history/the-motto-of-the-reformation/
The Luther Rose is derived from a plaster cast from the Katarina Portal, the stone doorway posts at the main entrance to Luther’s home in Wittenberg. Vivit means, “He is Alive!” to celebrate Christ’s victory over sin, death, and the devil to justify us.
These items are made upon ordering, please allow 2 -4 weeks for delivery.
