Eye of Providence

Eye of Providence - This ubiquitous image is also often referred to as "All-seeing eye"... The eye looking down at the earth from the sky is an ancient symbol of the sun and has historically been used as a symbol of omniscience.

The idea of ​​the solar eye came to us from the ancient Egyptians, who identified the eye with the deity of Osiris (see Eye of Horus).

Application of the eye represent god it was quite common during the Renaissance (mostly XNUMX century); Often the organ of sight is enclosed in a triangle that represents the triple personality of God. This emblem can be found on numerous examples of Christian art.

Ultimately, this emblem was adopted by the Freemasons as a symbol of the Great Architect.

version Eye of Providence on the pyramid is part of the US seal.

In Poland, the eye of providence is deeply rooted in the awareness of recipients as a symbol of divinity... The eye of providence can be seen on the coat of arms and flag of Radzymin - this coat of arms was approved in 1936.