David William Valencia Antonio

DAVID WILLIAM VALENCIA ANTONIO

Born : December 29, 1963
Deceased :

Auxiliary Bishop of Nueva Segovia, 2011-2018
Bishop of Ilagan, 2018-present

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The Marian Symbol (Marian Monogram with a Crown) at the top portion speaks of the significance and influence of the Blessed Mother in the spiritual life and ministry of the Bishop. It likewise calls to mind the institutions of learning, religious congregations and communities dedicated to or under the patroness of the Immaculate Conception of Mary - all of which have been instrumental in the bishop's formation, education and ministry.

The Black bird with Bread on the right side reminds us of St. Benedict of Nursia, acknowledged as Father of Western Monasticism. It signifies the Bishop's devotion to the saint as well as his interest in the monastic spirituality of Saint Benedict.

The Fleur-de-lis against a black backdrop on the left portion of the shield is reminiscent of St. Dominic of Guzman, whose devotion to the Blessed Mother, especially to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary is legendary. As a symbol of purity and chastity the fleur-de-lis is an iconographic attributes of Virgin Mary. St. Dominic is the patron of the parish/town where the new bishop was born and raised.

The Motta, "UT VITAM HABEANT" ("...That they may have life, and have it more abundantly."), is taken from the Gospel of St John 10:10, where the Lord Jesus speaks of himself as the Good Shepherd. This figure represents the primary image to which the new Bishop and every Bishop must constantly refer to shepherd the Lord's flock.

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