Juan Rafael Esposito-Garcia
JUAN RAFAEL ESPOSITO-GARCIA
Born: January 10, 1974
Deceased:
Auxiliary Bishop of Washington, 2022-present; Titular Bishop of Tabla
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Origin/meaning
The sun in splendor represents Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, the "sun of justice" with "healing in its wings" (Malachi 3: 20). The golden sun set against a blue field, with other symbols in silver, alludes to the flag of Argentina, Bishop Esposito's native country.
The dove ascending is a symbol of peace; it takes flight in the light of the "sun of justice." The dove signified to Noah that the flood of God's wrath had subsided (Genesis 8: 11). The Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, was present at the Baptism of the Lord (Matthew 3: 16, etc.). The dove's silver (white) feathers, its red legs and feet, and the green hillock at the base of the shield, show the colors of the flag of Italy, the land of the Bishop's ancestors. The red, white, and blue also represent the Bishop's adopted country, the USA.
The crescent is a symbol of the Blessed Virgin Mary, shown here in the same position as on the arms of the Archdiocese of Washington.
The fleur de lis is associated with Saint Joseph, the patron saint and protector of the Church.
The motto, "BEATI PACIFICI" is from the Sermon on the Mount in che Gospel of Saint Matthew: "BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS".
Literature: Information from the Archdiocese
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