Turin, Italy, 8 December 1885 - The draft of the Salesian Coat of Arms appeared for the first time in the circular of Don Bosco on 8 December 1885. It was elaborated by Professor Boidi. The radiant star, the large anchor, the inflamed heart symbolize the theological virtues; the figure of St. Francis de Sales recalls the Patron Saint of the Society; the forest, in the lower part, the founder; the high mountains mean the peaks of perfection to which the members must tend; the palm and the laurel which, intertwined in the stem, embrace the shield up to the middle, are emblems of the prize reserved for a sacrificed and virtuous life. The legend "Da mihi animas ..." expresses the ideal of every Salesian.

Beitgemal, Israel - November 20, 1938 - Feast day for the beatification of Maria Domenica Mazzarello, co-founder of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, in Beitgemal. The venerable Simone Srugi, SDB, second from left, poses in front of the portico of the sanctuary of St. Stephen, together with three Arab Salesians.

Manique, Portugal - 1961 - Visit to Portugal by the Rector Major Fr Renato Ziggiotti, V Successor of Don Bosco, (at center of photo), accompanied by the Provincial, Fr Armando Monteiro (left), and the director, Fr Diamantino Monteiro (right).