Michael Buchberger

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MICHAEL BUCHBERGER

Born : June 8, 1874
Deceased : June 10, 1961

Auxiliary bishop of München-Freising, 1923-1927; Titular Bishop of Athribis
Bishop of Regensburg, 1927-1961
Archbishop ad personam 1950

as Auxiliary bishop

as Archbishop

Official blazon

(de) In Gold auf grünem Dreiberg ein silbernes Baumkreuz mit grünen Ästen und grünen Blättern, begleitet rechts oben von einem silbernen Stern, links oben von einem abnehmenden silbernen Halbmond.

Origin/meaning

The arms are partially canting, showing a beech (Buche) on a hill (Berg). The tree is covered by a cross as a typical Christian symbol. The star and crescent are symbols for St. Mary as well as for eternity.