Significance of the Liturgical Colors

	PURPLE is the color used by kings in mourning. It symbolizes the majesty of Christ in his humility. It is used by the church for the penitential seasons of Lent and was traditionally used also during the Advent season.
	BLUE is gradually replacing violet for the season of Advent. Blue is the color of royalty and is therefore appropriate to symbolize the Advent theme: The King is coming.
	WHITE is the color of light. It symbolizes divinity, purity, and victory. It is used for Christmas, Epiphany, Easter, and Trinity Sunday.
	GREEN is the common color of nature in the freshness of bloom, and is used by the Church for the common seasons. Being symbolic of Christian life and growth, it is therefore used during the many Sundays of the Trinity season.
	RED symbolizes blood and spirit. It is used on Pentecost, Reformation, and on local festivals such as anniversaries and dedication to symbolize the zeal of the church. It is likewise used in commemorating the martyrs whose blood was shed in testimony of their faith.
	BLACK is the color of darkness and death. It is used on Good Friday.