Calla Lily

The calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) is native to southern Africa in Lesotho, South Africa, and Swaziland. During the Victorian period in the 19th century, there was a boom in the use of flower language, in which certain flowers were associated with expressing particular feelings. The calla lily plays a role in the Christian Easter service as a symbol of Jesus' resurrection. In many paintings and other works of art throughout history, the calla lily has been depicted with the Virgin Mary or Angel of Annunciation. For this reason, it has been associated with holiness, faith and purity.

"Thus you are to be holy to Me, for I the Lord am holy; and I have set you apart from the peoples to be Mine."
-- Leviticus 20:26 NASB

"As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, 'You shall be holy, for I am holy.'"
-- 1 Peter 1:14-16 NASB

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