Faith, Hope, Charity (Book, Anchor and Heart)
A triumvirate of Biblical virtues, Faith, Hope, and Charity. The book is Faith, the anchor Hope, and the hands or heart are Charity.
In the symbolism of Freemasonry, it is typically displayed along with a book and clasped hands or a heart, to represent a triumvirate of Biblical virtues, Faith, Hope, and Charity. The book is Faith, the anchor Hope, and the hands or heart are Charity.
The cross, anchor and heart are traditional Scandinavian symbols for "Faith, Hope and Charity".
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