What is the symbolism of the Peacock?

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One can find a reference to the peac**k in the book of Revelation 4:6:

Before the throne there was a sea of glass, like crystal. And in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, were four living creatures full of eyes in front and in back.

"Full of eyes"... "The tail of the peac**k, with its ‘thousand eyes’ are symbolic of omnipotence and often ascribed to the Archangel Michael. The peac**k’s feather is sometimes associated with St. Barbara."1 Also, The peac**k, (due to an ancient myth that Peac**k flesh did not decay), is seen as a symbol of immortality.

The peac**k is also seen as a symbol of resurrection: "When the peac**k sheds his feathers, he grows more brilliant ones than those he lost."2

One may also hear the opinion that the peac**k is the symbol of (ironically) humility, since it has great beauty, yet hides it all behind itself.

As a fleur de lis symbol, it is often seen as a symbol of Beauty, power, and knowledge.3

What churches is this symbol used in?

To the best of my knowledge, the Protestant denominations have never really used the Peac**k as a symbol. It is used somewhat commonly in the Orthodox church (which is where I was first acquainted with its use), and can be seen in medieval Catholic churches. Not sure if the Catholics still use it to this day, but I know that the Orthodox certainly do. For more on this, take a look at this link.

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