Michael Buchberger

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.

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