Bernd Wallet

BERND WALLET

Born: February 27, 1971
Deceased:

Archbishop of Utrecht (Old Catholic), 2020-present

Official blazon

(nl) In rood een zilveren kruis. Hartschild: golvend doorsneden: A in goud een uitkomende klimmende rode beer, blauw getongd en genageld, op de schouder een vijfbladige zilveren roos, goud geknopt en groen gepunt; B golvend gedwarsbalkt van zes stukken blauw en zilver. Achter het schild een gouden dubbelarmig voordraagkruis, overtopt door een galero met koorden waaraan ter weerszijden van het schild tien kwasten (1-2-3-4), alles groen. Wapenspreuk: IN CHRISTO GAUDIUM.

Origin/meaning

The red shield with the silver cross refers to the Archdiocese of Utrecht, as the (Roman Catholic) Archdiocese has used this since medieval times. The inescutcheon shows a canting bear (for Bernd) as a replacement for the lion in the arms of the Province of Zeeland. In addition a silver rose for Yorkshire has been added. The Archbishop has lived part of his life in Zeeland and Yorkshire. The rose also symbolises the connection between the Anglican and Old Catholic churches.

The motto In Christo Gaudium means 'In Christ joy'.

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