The College Crest 

THE CROWN

The Crown set in gold is encrusted with precious stones.  In the past, kings regarded the crown as a symbol of power, prestige and glory.  In the context of our Motherland the crown acquires a new meaning, symbolizing the golden age of India's material wealth and cultural splendour.  Today, through the education of her women, St. Agnes college endeavours to recrown Bharath Matha.  Educated and self-reliant women are jewels in the golden crown of Mother India.

THE SHIELD :

The Shield has three parts - The Cross atop a MOUNTAIN with THREE STARS on three sides.  The mountain is a symbol of prayer and contemplation; the cross, which is a symbol of Christianity, reminds us that Christian Higher Education imparted by the college is imbued with the teachings of Christ and the spirit of his person.  The three stars signify the historical Carmelite heritage of the Apostolic Carmel Congregation.

The Coconut Palm is engraved on the shoreline.  It stands for the foundation of the Apostolic Carmel along the West Coast of South India in 1870.

The Lamb with the victory Palm together represents our Patroness and her spiritual victory.

THE SCROLL:

The Scroll upholds our College Motto,  DEUS FORTITUDO MEA  .  Translated from Latin it means GOD IS MY STRENGTH.  Living a meaningful life is an impossible task unless we have light and strength from above.  Our College Anthem echoes these words.

 

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