Paul Verschuren

PAULUS MICHAEL VERSCHUREN Born: March 26, 1925 Deceased: February 19, 2000 Co-adjutor Bishop of Helsinki, 1964-1967; Titular bishop of Aquae Sirenses Bishop of Helsinki, 1967-1998

Official blazon
Swedish	Kvadrerad med första och fjärde fältet av silver, vari ett blått kors med hjänformigt avslutade armar, och rött, vari två korslagda svärd av guld åtföljda i övre och nedre vinklarna av en ros av silver. Bakom skölden en gyllene, juvelbesatt korsstav och däröver en grön biskopshatt med sex tofsar nedhängande på vardera sidan av skölden. VALSPRÅK: In Christo omnes
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms quarter the arms of the diocese of Helsinki with the personal arms of the bishop. The swords in the personal arms are the symbol of St. Paul, his patron saint. The roses are taken from the arms of Finland.

Literature: Skandinavisk Vappenrulla 68-65

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