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Born : April 11, 1905<br> | '''Born''': April 11, 1905<br> | ||
Deceased : November 3, 1987 | '''Deceased''': November 3, 1987 | ||
Bishop of [[Diocese of Morogoro (catholic)|Morogoro]], 1954-1966<br> | Bishop of [[Diocese of Morogoro (catholic)|Morogoro]], 1954-1966<br> | ||
Titular Bishop of Elephantaria in Mauretania, 1966-1976 | Titular Bishop of Elephantaria in Mauretania, 1966-1976 | ||
[[File:Morogoro-elswijk.jpg|center|300 px|Arms of {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:Morogoro-elswijk.jpg|center|300 px|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The first quarter shows the arms of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit to which the bishop belonged. The second and third quarter symbolise a piano. This symbol indicates that black and white always have to work together in harmony. They are reversed in the different quarters and also form the letter E, the initial of the last name of the bishop. The bishop was a white person among a large black congregation. | |||
The fourth quarter is the symbol of St. Mary, to which the bishop had a strong devotion. The motto is also reflecting this. | |||
[[Heraldic literature - Ecclesiastical heraldry|'''Literature''']]: | [[Heraldic literature - Ecclesiastical heraldry|'''Literature''']]: Letter form the bishop | ||
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[[Category:Roman Catholic bishops|Elswijk]] | [[Category:Roman Catholic bishops|Elswijk]] |
Latest revision as of 15:13, 28 January 2024
HERMAN JAN VAN ELSWIJK
Born: April 11, 1905
Deceased: November 3, 1987
Bishop of Morogoro, 1954-1966
Titular Bishop of Elephantaria in Mauretania, 1966-1976
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The first quarter shows the arms of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit to which the bishop belonged. The second and third quarter symbolise a piano. This symbol indicates that black and white always have to work together in harmony. They are reversed in the different quarters and also form the letter E, the initial of the last name of the bishop. The bishop was a white person among a large black congregation.
The fourth quarter is the symbol of St. Mary, to which the bishop had a strong devotion. The motto is also reflecting this.
Literature: Letter form the bishop
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