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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
* (old) Gules a P with a cross bar or, in the first quarter a shell argent and in the fourth quarter an orange blossom argent and green; on a chief argent, a fleur de lis azure. | |||
* (current) Gules, a real Chi-Rho symbol in gold; in chief a shell or and an orange blossom flower argent and green; on a chief argent a fleur de lis azure. | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The main colors red and gold recall the colors of the flag of Spain, for it was missionaries from that country who first brought the Gospel to Florida. The Chi-Rho symbolizes Chrsit the Son of God and centre of all Christian faith. | |||
The shell stand for the Apostle Saint-James the Greater, patron of the cathedral. The orange blossom indicates the the nine counties of the diocese are centered around Orange County. | |||
The blue fleur de lis on argent stand for the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God, patron of the diocese of Orlando. | |||
====Arms of Bishops==== | ====Arms of Bishops==== | ||