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The crown above the chevron is the symbol of the bishops given name, after Edward the Confessor (d.1066), king of England who gave witness to his catholic faith through his life. The crown also recalls Mary, Queen of the Apostles upon whose intercession Bishop Malesic relies. | The crown above the chevron is the symbol of the bishops given name, after Edward the Confessor (d.1066), king of England who gave witness to his catholic faith through his life. The crown also recalls Mary, Queen of the Apostles upon whose intercession Bishop Malesic relies. | ||
The | The linden tree below the chevron expresses the Slovak heritage of the bishop´s father. The linden tree is considered as the national tree of Slovakia and also symbol of joy and safety. The community often gathered under the shade of the linden tree for fellowship and community discussions. | ||
The achievement is completed with the heraldic insignia of a prelate of the rank of bishop by instruction of the Holy See, of March 1969, confirmed in March 2001. | The achievement is completed with the heraldic insignia of a prelate of the rank of bishop by instruction of the Holy See, of March 1969, confirmed in March 2001. | ||