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As auxiliary bishop he used the black cross of the Archdiocese of Köln combined with a steering wheel. This wheel is the symbol of St. Niklaus von Flüe (Bruder Klaus), the patron saint of the parish where he worked before becoming a bishop. | |||
In Berlin he used the arms of the diocese with in base the wheel, whereas after his return in Köln he used the same symbols as auxiliary, but now in a different combination. | |||
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RAINER MARIA WOELKI
Born : August 18, 1956
Deceased : December 21, 1950
Auxiliary bishop of Köln, 2003-2011; Titular Bishop of Scampa
Archbishop of Berlin, 2011-2014
Cardinal 2012
Archbishop of Köln, 2012-present
 Auxiliary bishop of Köln |
 Archbishop of Berlin |
 Archbishop of Köln |
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Origin/meaning
As auxiliary bishop he used the black cross of the Archdiocese of Köln combined with a steering wheel. This wheel is the symbol of St. Niklaus von Flüe (Bruder Klaus), the patron saint of the parish where he worked before becoming a bishop.
In Berlin he used the arms of the diocese with in base the wheel, whereas after his return in Köln he used the same symbols as auxiliary, but now in a different combination.
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