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The eagle, an an cient symbol of St John, recalls that we are to be disciples. The eagle is also a sacred bird to the First Nations peoples who were the original inhabitants of the prairies. Relating to the bishop's own family, the eagle is part of the Imperial arms of Germany and Russia, reminding us of the Archbishop's ancestors, who originated in Germany, but lived in Russia before coming as pioneers to Saskatchewan. | The eagle, an an cient symbol of St John, recalls that we are to be disciples. The eagle is also a sacred bird to the First Nations peoples who were the original inhabitants of the prairies. Relating to the bishop's own family, the eagle is part of the Imperial arms of Germany and Russia, reminding us of the Archbishop's ancestors, who originated in Germany, but lived in Russia before coming as pioneers to Saskatchewan. | ||
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JAMES WEISGERBER
Born : May 1, 1938
Deceased :
Bishop of Saskatoon, 1996-2000
Archbishop of Winnipeg, 2000-2013
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms of the (arch)bishop are impaled with the arms of the diocese.
The background of the personal arms is green symbolizing both the liturgical colour of hope and the prairies. The blue and white waves indicate the living waters and the sending of the Spirit.
The sheaf of wheat symbolizes his home province of Saskatchewan. The swords refer to St Paul, patron of the Archbishop's home parish of St Paul in Vibank, Saskatchewan, where he grew up.
The eagle, an an cient symbol of St John, recalls that we are to be disciples. The eagle is also a sacred bird to the First Nations peoples who were the original inhabitants of the prairies. Relating to the bishop's own family, the eagle is part of the Imperial arms of Germany and Russia, reminding us of the Archbishop's ancestors, who originated in Germany, but lived in Russia before coming as pioneers to Saskatchewan.
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