Why are church doors painted red?
The tradition of painting doors red goes back many centuries.
There are a few meanings of a red door.
Red is a reminder of Passover and a sign of the Holy Spirit, doors began being painted red as a way of remembering the ultimate sacrifice others have made for their faith such as martyrs.
Red signifies the blood shed by Jesus
Red doors also signal a place of sanctuary, refuge and safety.
In Feng Shui red means a warm welcome and hospitality. The red door promotes the awakening of positive energy and drives evil forces away.
In Cincinnati,OH a church has actually taken the name Red Door Church as their official name.
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