The Orb and Cross
The Orb and Cross device is a registered mark granted by the
College of Arms.
It consists of a red orb charged with a white cross forming
throughout white ground. The distance between the red segments
being one tenth of the diameter of the orb at the outer extremities
and one twentieth at the point of intersection. The cross being in
radiant form to symbolise the Glory of the risen Lord. The orb to
symbolise the world.
An example size:
A-B = 14" (35cm)
C-D = 1.4" (3.5cm)
E-F = 0.7" (1.75cm)
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The colours red and white are used: Red for the orb to symbolise
the (Arminian) doctrine of the possibility of a universal salvation
for all humanity through the power of the Holy Spirit - represented
by the Whitsun colour. White for the risen Saviour of
Eastertide.
The whole logo in symbolic form summarises the mission and
message of Methodism first set out by John Wesley: "I look upon the
whole world as my parish; thus far I mean that in whatever part of
it I am, I judge it meet, right and my bounden duty to declare unto
all that are willing to hear the Glad Tidings of Salvation. By
Grace are ye saved through Faith." (St Mary's, Oxford, 11 June
1738)
The Orb and Cross is now used as part of the Methodist Church
logo.
In most circumstances it will be appropriate to use the full
logo, which is the Orb and Cross and the words The Methodist
Church. In some situations the Orb and Cross may be used alone but
the mark should only appear in the approved Methodist red or in
black or white. The segments should not appear in different colours
or be filled with images or words. The Orb and Cross should not be
incorporated in any other image, logo or device.
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Orb and Cross suitable for web graphics 204 X 204 pixels
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