Wilhelmus Johannes Demarteau

WILHELMUS JOHANNES DEMARTEAU

Born: January 24, 1917
Deceased: December 5, 2012

Apostolic Vicar of Banjarmasin, 1954-1961; Titular Bishop of Arsinoë in Cypro
Bishop of Banjarmasin, 1961-1983

Arms (crest) of Wilhelmus Johannes Demarteau

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Origin/meaning

The arms were adopted in 1954.

The silver shield symbolises the purity of the Catholic Church. The black bar symbolises the non-believers. The three fleur-de-lys are the Holy family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The arms thus symbolise that the bishop will bring the Catholic faith to the people of Borneo. This is also reflected in the motto.

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