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DIOCESE OF TRENTON (Dioecesis Trentonensis)

Country : United States
Denomination : Roman Catholic

Established : 1881

Arms (crest) of Diocese of Trenton

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Origin/meaning

The golden heraldic cross moline signifies the mill which was built by Mahlon Stacy on the Delaware River in 1680. A village developed around the mill and in 1714, one William Trent bought the property surrounding the mill and the area became known as ¨Trentown´ or ´Trenton´. The superimposed silver moon is a symbol of the Blessed Virgin Mary, patroness of the diocese. The two shields colors blue and argent/white are also the colors of Mary.

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