Old Catholic diocese of Haarlem

DIOCESE OF HAARLEM
Denomination : Old Catholic

Established :

Official blazon

Argent a cross gules.

Origin/meaning

As shown in the arms of Bishop Schoon the diocesan arms are argent a cross gules. This is similar to the old coat of arms of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Haarlem.

Arms of Bishops

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  Henricus Theodoris Johannes van Vlijmen (1916-1945)

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  Jacob van der Oord (1945-1967)

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  Gerhardus Anselmus van Kleef (1967-1987)

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  Teunis Horstman (1987-1994)

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  Jan Wirix (1995-2008)

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  Dick Schoon (2008-present)

Literatuur: Heijningen, 2013; Martin's Ecclesiastical Heraldry https://ecclesiasticalheraldry.weebly.com/