 Frederic Ozanam, Principal Founder of the SVDP 1813-1853 |
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Diocese of Cleveland "Together we are doing a world of good" |
 St. Vincent de Paul, Model for the SVDP 1580-1660 |
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International Logo of the SVDP The international logo of the SVDP is a fish surrounded by a circle. The Greek word for fish---ICHTHYS---was used by the first Christians as the acronym for Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior. The circle graphically symbolizes the world, Blessed Frederic Ozanam's dream of embracing the whole world in a network of charity. The eye of the fish is red symbolizing that charity: the love of God and neighbor, the motive for Vincentians's service. The line drawing of the fish depicts a loop, a contemporary symbol for solidarity. The Society's motto Serving in Hope signifies the attitude Vicentians bring to those they serve. ---------- Circle: the circle signifies the global or worldwide stature of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, an International Society. Crossing at the tail: the crossing at the tail or a tie-knot represents unity and oneness among members and also in union with the poor. Eye the eye of the fish is the vigilant eye of God seeking out to help the poor and underprivileged in our midst. |
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SVDP Central Office Phone: 216-696-6525, ext. 3150(1-800-869-6525, ext. 3150); FAX: 216-861-3200 e-mail webmaster: larry-svdp@att.net
Last Updated: Saturday January 21, 2012 |
