31.12.2016
The coat of arms of newly consecrated on December 10, 2016, Roman Catholic Auxiliary Bishop Rupert Graf zu Stolberg of Munich and Freising, Germany.
Bishop's coat of arms explanation.
Fish and keys are the attributes of St. Benno as the patron of the city of Munich, for whom Rupert Graf zu Stolberg will remain responsible as bishop vicar and auxiliary bishop. The blue reason can also be interpreted here as Bavarian. The St. Benno stands at the same time for the home of his fathers, who, like St. Benno, were from the Diocese of Dresden-Meissen. The fish is also found in the great coat of arms of the House of Stolberg.
With the "Meerstern" (stella maris) the name patron of the Auxiliary Bishop is honored, the Blessed Father Rupert Mayer, who was President of the Marian Men's Congregation of Munich from 1921 to 1945. However, the three waves can also be read as a reference to the Dreiflüssestadt Passau, where Rupert Graf grew up to Stolberg and where he spent many years in a Marienwallfahrtsort.
In the fourth section is the family coat of arms of the Counts of Stolberg, a walking black deer on a golden background.
The green pontifical hat with the tassels as well as the golden leeward cross are the traditional dignities of a bishop.
The coat of arms was designed by Dieter Linder and Heribert C. Staufer.
31.12.2016
The coat of arms of newly consecrated on November 4, 2016, Roman Catholic Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodriguez of Denver, United States, Titular Bishop of Azura.
01.10.2016
The coat of arms of St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica, Toronto, Canada.
St. Michael's Cathedral was elevated to the status of a minor basilica on 29th September 2016 by Pope Francis.
30.09.2016
The coat of arms of newly consecrated (on 01 Sep 2016) Roman Catholic Auxiliary Bishop Marek Forgáč of Kosice (Czechia), titular bishop of Seleuciana.
The coat of arms of Bishop Marek Forgáč
At the top of the Blue Shield are the three yellow lilies, which are a symbol of Kosice. However, their rings have the color red - a sign of martyrdom, and therefore symbolizes the three holy martyrs of Kosice, to which the holder has special coat of arms esteem. The main part of the coat of arms consists of a lion carrying a book of the Gospel. The lion comes from the prophet Ezekiel and Revelation. Lion represents St. Mark - evangelist, baptismal patron of the Bishop Forgáč. Leo also indicates the beginning of the Gospel of St. Mark, where John the Baptist referred to as
"The voice of one crying in the wilderness," which cries out: "Prepare the way of the Lord!" She's like a loud voice of a lion in the wilderness, who recalls that the Lord is near (Dominus Prope) - an episcopal motto wearer coat of arms, who wants to be close to the notifier.
www.ke-arcidieceza.sk
"The voice of one crying in the wilderness," which cries out: "Prepare the way of the Lord!" She's like a loud voice of a lion in the wilderness, who recalls that the Lord is near (Dominus Prope) - an episcopal motto wearer coat of arms, who wants to be close to the notifier.
www.ke-arcidieceza.sk
28.09.2016
The coat of arms of newly consecrated (18 Aug 2016), Roman Catholic Auxiliary Bishop Edward M. Deliman of Philadelphia, United States.
Explanation of Bishop Deliman’s Coat of Arms
In designing the shield—the central element in what is formally called the heraldic achievement—a Bishop has an opportunity to depict symbolically various aspects of his own life and heritage, and particular aspects of Catholic faith and devotion. The formal description of a coat of arms, known as the blazon, uses a technical language, derived from medieval French and English terms, which allows the appearance and position of each element in the achievement to be recorded precisely.
The primary object or charge depicted on Bishop Deliman’s shield is a Cross. The particular design of the Cross with two crossbeams — known as the patriarchal Cross — the arms of which are slightly concave, is also known as the Cross of Saints Cyril and Methodius. It is the central charge in the coat of arms of Slovakia, and has been used as a symbol of the Slovak nation since before the year 1000. All of Bishop Deliman’s grandparents immigrated to the United States from Slovakia.
Bishop Deliman’s baptismal patron, Saint Edward the Confessor, ruled as King of England from 1003 to 1066. His royal coat of arms is traditionally depicted as a Cross flory (that is, with its arms terminating in fleurs-de-lis) surrounded by five small birds called martlets. To recall Saint Edward, Bishop Deliman places the Slovak Cross on his shield amid five small charges as well. Here the charges are five roses, traditional symbols of Saint Rita of Cascia (1371-1447), an Italian Augustinian nun whose powerful heavenly intercession is widely sought in difficult and desperate need. Bishop Deliman has promoted devotion to Saint Rita for many years, after having received extraordinary help for a family member through her intercession.
Bishop Deliman has served the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as a priest since his ordination on May 19, 1973, and for 38 of those 43 years he has ministered primarily to Spanish-speaking Catholics in various parishes. The Hispanic population of the archdiocese is diverse, coming from virtually every part of Latin America, and although there is no one symbol to represent all of these cultures, many Latin American nations include the sun in their flags and coats of arms. Bishop Deliman displays a rising sun on a horizontal bar at the top of the shield (the chief) to recall his ministry to Hispanics in the archdiocese.
The rising sun also alludes to the fact the Bishop Deliman’s ordination a bishop falls during the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy convoked by Pope Francis. In the canticle known as the Benedictus (Luke 1:68–79), Saint Zechariah prophesies that his newborn son, Saint John the Baptist, will announce the salvation and forgiveness that Christ will bring “through the tender mercy of our God, when the day shall dawn upon us from on high” (v. 78). The same theme is echoed in the motto on the scroll below the shield, the first words of the Fifth Beatitude: “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy” (Matthew 5:7).
The shield itself is ensigned with external elements that identify the bearer as a bishop. A gold processional cross appears behind the shield. The galero or “pilgrim’s hat” is used heraldically in various colors and with specific numbers of tassels to indicate the rank of a bearer of a coat of arms. A bishop uses a green galero with three rows of green tassels.
http://archphila.org
28.09.2016
The coat of arms of the Roman Catholic Bishop Fintan Monahan of Killaloe, Ireland, consecrated three days ago on Sunday, 25th September.
Description of the coat of arms of Bishop Fintan Monahan
The Bishop’s Coat of arms consists of: on the left hand side, the ancient arms of the Diocese of Killaloe, and on the right, the personal coat of arms, chosen by the bishop himself.
The arms of the Diocese consist of a Latin cross between four trefoils with the emblem of the key occupying the chief position. The arms connote the guardianship of Christ’s Kingdom, with special reference to St. Peter.
The personal dimension of the new Bishop’s Coat of Arms represents his origins and ministry. It consists mainly of the Monahan family Coat of Arms with representations of faith, generosity and protection.
The three mullets (the term mullet in heraldry refers to a star with straight sides, typically having five points) wish to recall the three figures of the apparition of Knock; Our Lady, St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph.
The arms also include the broken chariot wheel of St. Jarlath which represents the new Bishop’s priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of Tuam and long association with St. Jarlath’s College prior to his appointment as Bishop of Killaloe.
The Coat of Arms is surmounted by the Galero which was originally a pilgrim’s hat and is ornamented by twelve tassels called fiocchi.
Bishop Fintan has chosen as his motto; “Críost Liom Críost Romham” – Christ with me, Christ before me. These words are taken from Lúireach Phádraig, (St. Patrick’s Breastplate), a 5thCentury Irish Hymn whose lyrics were traditionally attributed to St. Patrick and his ministry. The words reflect Bishop Fintan’s prayer and hope for his ministry as Bishop of Killaloe.
http://www.killaloediocese.ie
28.09.2016
The coat of arms of newly ordained (18 Sep 2016) Roman Catholic Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg, Germany.
Description of the coat of arms of Bishop Georg Bätzing
The red cross, the dragon with lifting the sword and a silver cornucopia on a blue background: these three elements featuring the arms of the new Limburger bishop Georg Bätzing.
The red cross on a silver background is the coat of arms of the diocese of Trier, the home diocese of the new bishop and part of the emblem of the diocese Limburg. The cross stands for Christ.
To the right is shown in red field with lifting the silver sword of the Dragon. He recalls the diocese patron, St. George, who is also the patron of the Limburg Cathedral and patron of Bishop Georg Bätzing.
At the bottom of a silver cornucopia with silver ore is displayed on a blue background. This item comes from the arms of Niederfischbach, the home town of Georg Bätzing, and represents the degradation of silver ore, which it gave in the region about 1900.
The ancestors of the new bishop were miners. To get the silver that was found deep underground, miners had to work hard. The communication of the diocese to which the new crest is presented, it said: "Applied to the service of a bishop this icon can also stand for troubles of the Church, when it comes to the treasure of the faith and to the people bring to".
Under the coat of arms the motto of the bishop is: Congrega in unum (Make together). The verse comes from a Trier pilgrims prayer.
The processional cross and the prelate (Galero) above the shield let the emblem recognizable as that of a churchman. The fact that this is a Bishop, show the green color of the hat and the six tassels (fiocchi) hanging on both sides of hat.
The coat of arms, which is mounted on the episcopal throne in Limburg Cathedral, was designed by Thomas Duttenhoefer, the artist and professor of design at the University in Mannheim.
https://www.bistumlimburg.de
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10.09.2016
The coat of arms of newly appointed (27 Jul 2016) Syro-Malabar Bishop Joseph Srampickal (Benny Mathew) of Great Britain. The bishop will be consecrate next month as the first eparch for the
newly created Diocese of Great Britain for the Syro-Malabars.
10.08.2016
The personal emblem of newly consecrated (on 03 Aug 2016) Maronite Catholic Bishop Joseph Naffah of Curia of the Maronite Patriarchate (in Lebanon), Titular Bishop of Aradus.
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A heart surmounted by a cross is the symbol of the "Jesus Caritas" fraternities. Rooted in the spirituality of Blessed Charles de Foucauld, Bishop Faubert has been a fraternity member since his seminary days. The "life of Nazareth," the preferential option for the poor, contemplation in action, and following in the footsteps of Christ and Brother Charles: all are defining elements of his personal spirituality and his pastoral approach. The "M" crowned with stars symbolizes the Virgin Mary and the Marists. It represents Bishop Faubert's attachment to the Marist movement and the spirituality of its founder, St. Marcellin Champagnat. The three violets below it denote the "little virtues" that Marcellin espoused: humility, simplicity and modesty. The "celestial" blue stream that flows from the cross is a symbol of Baptism, the source of everything. It also represents the Petite-Nation River, which runs through the Fauberts' ancestral region in the Outaouais. The river gives shape to a mountain, the village of Montpellier. The anvil depicts the blacksmith trade, which Florimond, Bishop Faubert's grandfather, practiced there. The colours of the coat of arms are emblematic of the three theological virtues: azure (Faith), green (Hope), gold and red (Divine Glory, through Love and the Cross). The seashell signifies the Camino of Santiago, on which Bishop Faubert journeyed as a pilgrim and as a brother to all seeking God. Bishop Faubert's motto, "Son amour s'étend d'âge en âge "(His love extends from generation to generation). Finally, the green six-tasselled ecclesiastical hat and the gold Latin cross are the traditional symbols of episcopal ministry. |
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23.06.2016
The Russian Orthodox Eparchy of Melekess and Cherdaklinsky District (Мелекесская и Чердаклинская Епархия), Russia, launches a coat of arms.
The shield intersected narrow silver belt, in the upper part of the green field shows a silver lamb reverse head and a flag having a shaft in the form of a cross. In the lower part in an azure field shows a silver scroll to the post, burdened with a dark red orthodox cross. Purple ribbon with golden letters. The author of the coat of arms is Dimitriy Rusin (from Ulyanovsk, Russia).
29.05.2016
The emblem of the Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church (Pan-Orthodox Synod of all canonical Eastern Orthodox churches in the world), planned in Crete (Greece) in June 2016 was launched!
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18.05.2016
The emblem of newly created St. Mary, Queen of Peace Syro-Malankara Eparchy in USA and Canada.
On 18 Dec 2015 Pope Francis elevated the Syro-Malankara Apostolic Exarchate in United States to the status of an Eparchy and extended its territory to include the region of Canada also. Dr. Thomas Mar Eusebius was appointed the first bishop of the Eparchy. Pope Benedict XVI erected an Apostolic Exarchate on 14 Jul 2010. http://www.syromalankarausa.org/ |
25.04.2016
The Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Frankfurt and All Germany has launched a new coat of arms.
21.04.2016
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom celebrates her 90th birthday today.
To commemorate her anniversary the Church of England whom the head (Supreme Governor)
is the Queen has launched a special logo.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOUR MAJESTY!!!
18.04.2016
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Krakow, Poland, launches a new coat of arms on 2 Apr 2016.
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16.04.2016
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic St. Josaphat Eparchy in Parma, United States, has launched a new logo.
I don't know if a logo replaced official eparchial coat of arms. I asked the eparchy but nobody answer my questions. Yet, I hope.
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19.03.2016
The coat of arms of newly elected (12 Feb 2016) bishop Tomáš Holub of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Plzen, Czech Republic.
The bishop's coat of arms is a combination of personal coat of arms and crest of the diocese, so the shield is quartered. The first and fourth field is the coat of arms of the Plzen Diocese, the second and third field is the coat of arms of the bishop. Motto: Kdo miluje, poznává Boha (Who loves, know God). Designer: Zdeněk Mareš, Cathedral deacon in Ceske Budejovice. www.bip.cz |