Logo
The logo of the WYD Lisbon 2023, inspired by the theme “Mary arose and went with haste” (Lc1, 39), has got the Cross as a main element. This is crossed by a path where the Holy Spirit arises.
It is an invitation for the young people so that they do not stand still and asking them to be the main characters in building a fairer and more fraternal world, explains the author, the young portuguese designer Beatriz Roque Antunes.
The colours (green, red, and yellow) evoke the Portuguese flag.
The Cross
The Christian Cross, sign of the infinite love of God for humankind, is the main element, from which everything is born.
Path
The passage of the Visitation is the theme of the WYD Lisbon 2023, and it reveals to us that Mary was ready to live according to God’s will, being available to serve Elizabeth. This movement underlines the invitation made to the young people to renew their “inner strength, their dreams, the enthusiasm, the hope and the gratitude” (Christus Vivit, 20). Next to the path there is also a shape that evokes the Holy Spirit.
Rosary
The choice of the rosary celebrates the spirituality of the Portuguese people in their devotion to Our Lady of Fátima. This is placed on the path to recall the pilgrimage experience which is so remarkable in Portugal.
Mary
Mary is depicted as a young girl to represent the figure of the Gospel of Saint Luke (Lc 1, 39) and to enable a greater identification with the youth. The drawing expresses the juvenility of her age, a characteristic of someone who was not a mother yet, but who is carrying the light of the world inside Her. This figure has a slight inclination, to show the compelled attitude of the Virgin Mary.
Conditions of use of the brand
The use of the WYD logo and all branding, in any material or communication media, implies the reading and compliance with the following rules of use.
In order to guide the correct use of the WYD logo and ensure the consistency of communication of the World Youth Day Lisbon 2023, we have prepared a kit with the materials and rules related to the use of the logo, which can be accessed here.
For questions related to the WYD trademark, please contact: geral@lisboa2023.org