Anton Theodor Fortunatus Spruit

ANTON THEODOR FORTUNATUS SPRUIT

Born : July 11, 1880
Deceased : July 12, 1943

Apostolic Vicar of Luanfu, 1927-1943; Titular Bishop of Vaga

Origin/meaning

The arms show in the upper half the arms of the Fransiscans, to whom he belonged. The base shows two canting lily 'blossoms' (spruit means blossom in Dutch), also indicating the flourishing vicariate.

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