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Crest of the Immaculate Conception Province

The Crest of the Congregation of Alexian Brothers Immaculate Conception Province is a modified version of the Seal of the Congregation of Alexian Brothers. The upper half shows a pelican nourishing her young with her heart's blood - a symbol of the self-consuming character of real Christian love. The two spades represent the burial work performed by early Brothers in times of calamity. The flying raven symbolizes the feeding of the destitute, a virtue practiced by the Congregation for centuries. Surrounding the symbols are the words of St. Paul: "Caritas Christi Urget Nos," or "With us, the love of Christ is a compelling motive." (Corinthians 5:14) The cross projecting form the top of the logo indicates that in the cross is salvation.

Seal of the Congregation of the Alexian Brothers

The seal of the Congregation is divided into three fields. In each field is a symbolic representation of the end or work of the Institute.

The upper half shows on a red background the Pelican nourishing its young with her heart's blood - a symbol of the self-consuming sacrifice of Christian Charity.

The two spades on the black blackground, in the lower half, is a remembrance of former activity of the Alexian Brothers in burying the dead in time of calamity.

The flying raven on a silver-grey background represents the feeding of the destitute, a virtue the Congregation has practiced for centuries.

From the back of the shield projects the cross, indicating that in the cross is salvation. Inscribed on the band are the words of St. Paul:

"Caritas Christi Urget Nos"
"The Love of Christ Compels Us"