“The beautiful peacock is likely one of the lesser-known Christian symbols. Based on an ancient myth that its flesh doesn’t decay after death, early Christians appropriated the bird as a symbol of immortality.

The molting of its tail feathers each year to be replaced with supposedly more beautiful ones led to use of the peacock as a sign of resurrection and glorification. Additionally, the eye-like pattern in the peacock’s tail feathers made it a symbol of conscience and of God, who sees all.

However, the peacock also represents arrogance as it struts to show off its plumage. During the Baroque period, the peacock was often part of artwork at the 10th Station of the Cross, depicting Jesus stripped of his clothing — atoning, according to some teachings, specifically for our sin of vanity.”

One of those “God Moments” today!