Karl Gustav Hammar

KARL GUSTAV HAMMAR

Born: February 18, 1943 in Hässleholm, Sweden
Deceased:

Bishop of Lund, 1992–1997
Archbishop of Uppsala, 1997–2006

Bishop of Lund

Archbishop of Uppsala

Official blazon

As Archbishop: Sköld Kvadrerad, första och fjärde fältet rött vari ett genomgående kors av guld (ärkestiftet), andra och tredje fältet silver vari en blå örn med gloria av guld uppväxande från en blå stam belagd med tre i bjälke ställda uppväxande vinblad av silver (Hammar). Skölden timbrerad av en mitra med rödgula band och överlagd en korsstav och en kräkla av guld. Valspråk: Sanningen skall göra er fria

Origin/meaning

The Eagle alludes to St John the Evangelist, and symbolises the Impact the Gospel of St John had on the Faith Experience of Archbishop Emeritus Hammar. The Wine Leaves alludes to the Word of Jesus "I'am the true Wine Tree". The Motto translates as "The Truth will set you free" and is taken from the Gospel of St John.

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