The Claddagh

The Claddagh is a traditional Celtic image. The heart is at the center wearing a crown at the peak and held by two hands. The following are just a few of its many meanings.

The Holy Trinity - the crown refers to the Father, the left hand to the Son, the right hand to the Holy Spirit. This correlates to the Shamrock, one of the earliest symbols of the Holy Trinity among the Irish.

The Love of Christ - His two hands joined and crowned in Glory.

Married Love - The Claddagh represents elements considered necessary for a marriage to be happy: heart - love; crown - loyalty; hands - friendship. Love must be loyal and held up by friendship.