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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
Explanation of the old arms (no image): | Explanation of the old arms used until 1970 (no image): | ||
The dove with the olive branch is from the arms of Pope [[Pius XII]], indicating that the Diocese was established during his Pontificate. The blue color indicates dedication to Our Lady. The six pointed silver star symbolizes the lncarnation of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. <br> | The dove with the olive branch is from the arms of Pope [[Pius XII]], indicating that the Diocese was established during his Pontificate. The blue color indicates dedication to Our Lady. The six pointed silver star symbolizes the lncarnation of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. <br> | ||
The silver wings symbolize the Angel Gabriel who announced to the Virgin Mary that she was to bring forth the Savior. Both devices indicate the Church of St. Mary under the title of the Annunciation, the Co-Cathedral of Cape Girardeau. <br> | The silver wings symbolize the Angel Gabriel who announced to the Virgin Mary that she was to bring forth the Savior. Both devices indicate the Church of St. Mary under the title of the Annunciation, the Co-Cathedral of Cape Girardeau. <br> | ||