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Born : July 4, 1831<br> | '''Born''': July 4, 1831<br> | ||
Deceased : July 11, 1908 | '''Deceased''': July 11, 1908 | ||
Bishop of [[Diocese of Wilmington|Wilmington]], | Bishop of [[Diocese of Wilmington|Wilmington]], 1886-1896<br> | ||
Auxiliary bishop of [[Archdiocese of | Auxiliary bishop of [[Archdiocese of Baltimore|Baltimore]], 1897-1908 | ||
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Gules, an open book or, over-all and issuing from the fess point of the book a Latin cross argent.<br> | Gules, an open book or, over-all and issuing from the fess point of the book a Latin cross argent.<br> | ||
Motto: Alma Virgo Mater, ora pro nobis | Motto: Alma Virgo Mater, ora pro nobis | ||
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The motto expresses his tender love toward Saint Mary. | The motto expresses his tender love toward Saint Mary. | ||
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[[Category:Roman Catholic bishops|Curtis]] | [[Category:Roman Catholic bishops|Curtis]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:12, 30 January 2024
ALFRED ALLEN PAUL CURTIS
Born: July 4, 1831
Deceased: July 11, 1908
Bishop of Wilmington, 1886-1896
Auxiliary bishop of Baltimore, 1897-1908
 Bishop of Wilmington |
 Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore |
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Gules, an open book or, over-all and issuing from the fess point of the book a Latin cross argent.
Motto: Alma Virgo Mater, ora pro nobis
Origin/meaning
The open book represents one of the symbols of Saint Paul the Apostle, the name patron he took when he was received into the Church. On the book is placed the cross of Salvation and Faith; the red color of the shield is also a symbol of the Church, martyrdom, and love.
The motto expresses his tender love toward Saint Mary.
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