A celestial crown or accidental glory added to the bliss of heaven, as a reward to those as virgins, martyrs, preachers, etc
A halo or celestial crown meant to indicate sanctity or holiness; a spiritual reward for those who have maintained their integrity and triumphed over worldly temptations
the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
The circle of rays, or halo of light, with which painters surround the figure and represent the glory of Christ, saints, and others held in special reverence
a halo or "glory" enclosing the head or sometimes the whole body of a holy person
The circle of rays, or halo of light, with which painters surround the figure and represent the glory of Christ, saints, and others held in special reverence