Wilhelmus van Bekkum

WILHELMUS VAN BEKKUM

Born: March 13, 1910
Deceased: February 11, 1998

Apostolic Vicar of Ruteng, 1951-1961; Titular Bishop of Tigias
Bishop of Ruteng, 1961-1972

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The arms indicate the missionary work. The cross and the dove are Christian symbols and the base (water and volcano) and the lamp are native Indonesian symbols. The dove thus brings light to the people of Indinesia.

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