Explanation of
The Logo of
​The Family
of Saint Sharbel,
​USA

The Family

Written in artistic Arabic, this represents the name of the community and its familial and spiritual bond.

The Monastic Hood (Iskeem)

The monastic hood represents Saint Sharbel, father and patron saint of the Family. It also represents the monks who are witnesses to a committed and radical evangelical life.

The Ship

It is the ship of salvation, and it represents the Holy, Catholic & Apostolic Church.

The Fish

Used by early Christians, the fish is a symbol of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. (Ichtus in Greek).

The Cross

The Cross is a symbol of God’s love and of the redeeming self-sacrifice of His only Son, Jesus Christ—the symbol of an absolute, free, boundless, and unconditional love.

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is the bond of unity and love in the Family and its keystone.

The Holy Scripture

The Holy Scripture contains humanity’s experience with God, the teachings of Jesus Christ, and the experience of the Church. It is a source of contemplation and prayer and the guide to living. 

The Flame

The Flame symbolizes Christ, the Light of the world, and the lamp of Saint Sharbel.