HIMNO DEL COLEGIO DE LETRAN

Coro
Alma Mater, Letran esplendente !
Pure Mother, Glorious Letran!
Como el sol es tu gloria, sin fin,
As the sun is your glory forever,
Y perfuman los lauros tu ambiente
And the laurels give aroma to your air
Como exhala su aroma el jasmin
As the jasmin breathes off its fragrance.

Orgullosos de ti y de tu historia
Proud of you and your history
Nuestras almas desde hoy juraran;
Our souls from today shall swear;
Conquistar por tu honor nuevas glorias
To conquer for your honor new glory
Y jamas olvidarte, Letran !
And never to forget you, Letran!

Solo
En el magico eden Filipino
In the magical Philippine Paradise
Fuiste antorcha de luz y saber;
You were torch of light and knowledge
Y atraves de su augusto destino
And through your venerable destiny
De esperanza seras rosicler,
You shall be the rosy color of hope,

Pues lograste segun tu modelo
For you were able, according to your example,
Tantos hombres ilustres formar;
To mould so many illustrious men
Que semejan estrellas del cielo
Who resemble stars in heaven
En la noche serena al brillar!
As they shine on a tranquil evening!

THE COLEGIO’S SYMBOLS

THE SEAL

The Colegio’s seal prominently features the Moline Cross, a symbol of Christianity and the Crusades.
Don Juan Geronimo Guerrero, one of Letran’s founders, is believed to have been a Knight of Malta.
The Knights of Malta trace their origins to the Crusades and were historically known as the "Knights of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem."
In 1530, the order moved to Malta under the condition of swearing allegiance to Emperor Charles V of Spain.
The Knights of Malta became renowned for their pious works and gained significant esteem within the Church.
The Letran Cross on the seal symbolizes the Colegio’s dedication to Christian values and its mission to uphold and promote these principles.

THE LOGO

Silver Cross: Represents purity, an aspiration for all Letran learners.
Blue and Red Field: Symbolizes Letran as a battleground for moral and intellectual challenges, striving for the ideals of the Cross.
Green Laurel Wreath: Signifies continuous victory and growth in the pursuit of excellence and moral integrity.
Moline Cross: Connects to the traditions of the Lateran and the Knights of Malta, emphasizing a heritage of faith, courage, and dedication from 1696 to 1716.

COAT OF ARMS

At the top center of the shield is the knight, symbolizing the identity of all Letranites, especially students.
To the left is the spear (courage), and to the right, the torch (truth)—qualities essential to holistic formation.
The black-and-white Dominican cross highlights Letran’s Dominican roots.
The center features the Letran seal, with a silver cross on a blue and red field, framed by a green laurel wreath.
The shield bears the Colegio’s motto, reflecting the values of love for God, Country, and Letran.

BLUE AND RED COLORS

Blue represents loyalty and justice.
Red signifies consummate bravery.
The colors of Letran are blue and red, not red and blue.

LOGO TYPE

Colegio de San Juan de Letran

Cloister Black BT (TrueType)

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BASILICA ST. JOHN LATERAN

November 9: Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, recognized as the mother church of Christendom.
During the Crusades, the church was renamed after the Benedictine Monasteries of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist, which were located near the Palace, while retaining the Laterani name.
The feast of the Lateran Basilica became universally observed as a sign of devotion and unity with the Chair of Peter throughout the Roman Catholic Church.
The Dominican spirit of upholding Church unity and orthodoxy is exemplified by naming the first boy’s school in the country after the mother Church of Christendom: Colegio de San Juan de Letran.

LETRAN'S PATRON SAINT'

St. John the Baptist