Gustaaf Joos
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GUSTAAF JOOS
Born : July 5, 1923
Deceased : November 2, 2004
Titular Archbishop of Ieper 2003
Cardinal 2003
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The Heart symbolises the patron of the cardinal, St August. The pliers are the symbol of St Agatha. The Pile shows the arms of Pope John Paul II, a personal friend of the cardinal. It was also he that elevated Joos to the cardinalate.