Sword of the Seven Holy Virtues

The Sword of the Seven Holy Virtues with its seven edges, is meant to symbolize each battle we have in our lives to maintain our proper peace and order. Restraint is the keystone of the seven holy virtues. The other holy virtues are created through selfless pursuits.

Seven Holy Virtues
The Seven Virtues were derived from the Psychomachia ('Contest of the Soul'), an epic poem written by Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (c. 410) entailing the battle of good virtues and evil vices. The intense popularity of this work in the Middle Ages helped to spread the concept of Holy Virtue throughout Europe. Practicing these virtues is alleged to protect one against temptation from the Seven Deadly Sins, with each one having its counterpart.

The Holy Virtues

Chastity
Courage and boldness. Embracing of moral wholesomeness and achieving purity of thought through education and betterment.

Abstinence
Constant mindfulness of others and one's surroundings; practicing self-control, abstention, and moderation.

Liberality
Generosity. Willingness to give. A nobility of thought or actions.

Diligence
A zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work. Decisive work ethic. Budgeting one's time; monitoring one's own activities to guard against laziness.

Patience
Forbearance and endurance through moderation. Resolving conflicts peacefully, as opposed to resorting to violence. The ability to forgive; to show mercy to sinners.

Kindness
Charity, compassion, friendship, and sympathy without prejudice and for its own sake.

Humility
Modest behavior, selflessness, and the giving of respect. Giving credit where credit is due; not unfairly glorifying one's own self.