University of San Agustin - University Seal

University Seal

Symbols and meanings in the University of San Agustin's seal:

• The Golden Eagle represents the lofty intellect of St. Augustine as the soaring "Eagle of Hippo."
• The Heart symbolizes love and charity—the first rule of St. Augustine.
• The Crosier and the Mitre represent the bishopric of St. Augustine.
• The Book stands for the attributes lavished on St. Augustine as a profound and prolific writer and the greatest Doctor of the Church.
• Tolle Lege, Tolle Lege (Take up and read) were the words heard from the void by St. Augustine, leading to his conversion to Catholicism in Milan in 387.
• Colors: Red stands for courage and gold for victory over evil in this world.
• Virtus et Scientia (Virtue and Science) is the traditional motto of the Augustinians, representing the two pillars of the Augustinian way of education.
• University of San Agustin. These words are emblazoned in the seal to signify that the school is an institution of learning dedicated to the education of the youth in the Augustinian tradition.