Diocese of Rockhampton (Roman Catholic)

DIOCESE OF ROCKHAMPTON (Dioecesis Rockhamptoniensis)

Country : Australia
Denomination : Roman Catholic

Established : 1882

Arms (crest) of Diocese of Rockhampton (Roman Catholic)

Official blazon

Azure, issuant from a chalice or, a bezant charged with a tongue of flame gules; all between two hands, couped at the wrists in profile in the aspect of prayer argent.

Origin/meaning

The blue background and the chalice represent the Virgin Mary, the living chalice from whom came Jesus Christ, who, in turn, is represented by a red flame surrounded by a golden halo. The whole is protected by the enfolding hands of St Joseph, guardian of the Holy Family and patron of the Diocese of Rockhampton.

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