Hippolyte Tréhiou

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HIPPOLYTE TRÉHIOU

Born: November 22, 1880
Deceased: January 9, 1941

Bishop of Vannes, 1929-1941

Arms (crest) of Hippolyte Tréhiou
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De gueules au monogramme du Christ d'or, au chef cousu d'azur chargé de trois coquilles d'argent, bordé d'hermines.

Origin/meaning

The three shells recall the many pilgrimages of the dioceses of Saint-Brieuc and Vannes, in particular that of Sainte-Anne d'Auray. The Christ Monogramme indicates that Christ alone will inspire all the thoughts and actions of the bishop. The border of ermines refers to Bretagne.


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