A Lily for Easter
While this probably isn't the actual species associated with the true Easter Lily (Lilium longiflorum) this is what I have in my archives so I'll use it for today's Holy Saturday.
Some interesting facts on the flower, from the University of Arizona, Reno:
Originating in Ryukyu Island in Japan, the plants were brought to England in 1818 and to America in 1880. The Easter lily has traditional and spiritual meaning. Mentioned many times in the Bible, the white lily symbolizes purity, rebirth, new beginnings and hope and is most often associated with the resurrection of Jesus Christ as observed on Easter.
extension.unr.edu/publication.aspx?PubID=2140
Happy Easter to everyone... Christ is RISEN!
A Lily for Easter
While this probably isn't the actual species associated with the true Easter Lily (Lilium longiflorum) this is what I have in my archives so I'll use it for today's Holy Saturday.
Some interesting facts on the flower, from the University of Arizona, Reno:
Originating in Ryukyu Island in Japan, the plants were brought to England in 1818 and to America in 1880. The Easter lily has traditional and spiritual meaning. Mentioned many times in the Bible, the white lily symbolizes purity, rebirth, new beginnings and hope and is most often associated with the resurrection of Jesus Christ as observed on Easter.
extension.unr.edu/publication.aspx?PubID=2140
Happy Easter to everyone... Christ is RISEN!