Milo Ondersteijn
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MILO ONDERSTEIJN
Born : ?
Deceased : 1959
Abbot of Berne, 1942-1959
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The first quarter represents hope; green is the colour of hope, the phoenix a symbol of resurrection and hope for better times. The second quarter symbolises love with the red colour and rose. The base shows a bible, symbolising his doctorate in theology.
The motto can be translated as under the stone and thus is canting (Ondersteijn - 'onder steen' = under stone) and is taken from Isaiah 18:16.
The arms in the Abbey:
