The three woodcarvings on the left recall the Charity of (1) God the Father, of (2) Christ and of (3) the Holy Spirit. Those on the right show: (1) St. Vincent's signature and the coat of arms of Pope Urban VIII, who approved his new order, the Congregation of the Mission, for serving the poor;
(2) Christian love as proved by keeping God’s commandments and by service for others, and
(3) Vincent's efforts through lotteries and letters to obtain help for the poor.
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