Don and Chris,
Thanks so much for such an in-depth read. The heraldry facts particularly are a huge help for the total meaning. Likewise, the blood from the eyes is a road I started down but backed away from because it seemed OTT. Now I'm beginning to think you're correct, Don. BTW La Ceppede was not only a contemporary of St. Juan de la Cruz, but was a also cousins with St. Theresa of Avila whose family name was Ceppeda. So back to the drawing boards and more blood. I'll post a revision soon.
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