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The shell represents multiple things. First, it is an attribute of St. James the Greater, patron of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Second, it is a symbol for baptism and the pilgrimage that is the Christian life. Lastly, it is an homage to Fr. Stanley Rother, a priest of Oklahoma martyred in Santiago, Guatemala; Fr. Rother inspired Bishop Mueggenborg to be open to the possibility of a priestly vocation. | The shell represents multiple things. First, it is an attribute of St. James the Greater, patron of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Second, it is a symbol for baptism and the pilgrimage that is the Christian life. Lastly, it is an homage to Fr. Stanley Rother, a priest of Oklahoma martyred in Santiago, Guatemala; Fr. Rother inspired Bishop Mueggenborg to be open to the possibility of a priestly vocation. | ||
The shield is divided by a silver chevron with arrowheads. The red arrowheads are taken from both Oklahoma dioceses’ coats of arms, representing the Five Civilized Tribes of the Indian Territory. The chevron is one of the most ancient figures in Church heraldry; it signifies the rafter which holds the roof of the church, and symbolizes the concept of protection, which is the responsibility of the bishop who teaches, governs and sanctifies. The chevron is in silver (argent), the color of transparency, as well as truth and justice | The shield is divided by a silver chevron with arrowheads. The red arrowheads are taken from both Oklahoma dioceses’ coats of arms, representing the Five Civilized Tribes of the Indian Territory. The chevron is one of the most ancient figures in Church heraldry; it signifies the rafter which holds the roof of the church, and symbolizes the concept of protection, which is the responsibility of the bishop who teaches, governs and sanctifies. The chevron is in silver (argent), the color of transparency, as well as truth and justice - all fundamental requirements of the Bishop’s pastoral service. | ||
The greenbase with wheat recalls Bishop Mueggenborg’s specific family origins. His grandfather immigrated to the United States from Germany and settled in Oklahoma Territory to farm this staple crop. Wheat is a Eucharistic | The greenbase with wheat recalls Bishop Mueggenborg’s specific family origins. His grandfather immigrated to the United States from Germany and settled in Oklahoma Territory to farm this staple crop. Wheat is a Eucharistic | ||