golden rose

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

a gold, bejeweled ornament in the form of a rose or spray of roses, blessed and presented by the pope in recognition of service to the Holy See.

Four years before, the pious Elector had applied to the pope for the golden rose.

Joy is within our reach, a golden rose on the tree of life, and it is for you to gather it or to hold your hand.

The Pope therefore sent his chamberlain Karl von Miltitz to the elector to present to him a consecrated golden rose.

The Golden Rose was considered so honorable a present, that none but monarchs were worthy to receive it.

They took rooms at the principal hostelry, swinging the signboard of the Golden Rose.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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