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The House Crest of
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The Eagle: The
eagle is recognized as the
king of birds and thus is a
natural choice to represent
the strength, courage, and
power of the men of
Bonhoeffer. The eagle used
on the crest is also the
eagle that was commonly used
in German heraldry thus
tying us to our roots of
Dietrich Bonhoeffer the
German theologian.
The Shield: The
shield is meant to represent
the House of Bonhoeffer’s
constant readiness for
battle.
The Crosses: On
the shield are found the
three crosses. These crosses
have several meanings.
Firstly, the Crosses
represent that the focus of
the house is in Christ in
every situation, including
the battles represented by
the shield. Secondly, the
shape of the crosses is
referred to as the cross of
suffering. This is meant to
represent both the way that
Christ suffered for us, and
the way that we are to
suffer for the cause of
Christ, and for each other.
Thirdly, the Crosses are
meant to relate to the three
crosses of the King’s
College. The House of
Bonhoeffer is part of the
College, yet distinct in
their own way.
The Colors: The
three colors aside from
their individual symbolism
are meant to tie the crest
to the houses German roots.
Red, yellow, and black are
the three colors associated
with the German flag.
- Red is the color of
strength, power,
determination as well as
passion, desire, and love.
The men of Bonhoeffer seek
to exemplify a life that
incorporates all of these
aspects
- Yellow is associated
with joy, happiness, and
intellect. The house of
Bonhoeffer recognizes that
we are called to a life of
joy, as well as the need
to develop our intellect.
- Black is meant to
represent and highlight
power, elegance, and
formality associated with
the House of Bonhoeffer.
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