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Born : August 4, 1907<br> | '''Born''': August 4, 1907<br> | ||
Deceased : February 4, 1950 | '''Deceased''': February 4, 1950 | ||
Auxiliary Bishop of [[Archdiocese of San Francisco|San Francisco]], 1948-1950; Titular Bishop of Cea | Auxiliary Bishop of [[Archdiocese of San Francisco|San Francisco]], 1948-1950; Titular Bishop of Cea | ||
[[File:sanfrancisco-odowd.jpg|center|300 px|Arms of {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:sanfrancisco-odowd.jpg|center|300 px|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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The arms are based on the arms of the O'Dubhda ofUi Fiachrach clan from Ireland. Thhe black saltire on a gold field is retained from the clan arms (the saltire, being a form of cross, was deemed suitable) and a scallop shell added at the centre of the cross (this shell is the symbol of St James, the baptismal name of the Bishop). In the top section of the shield, the warlike crossed swords are replaced by a blue star, the symbol of Our Lady of Peace (the Bishop had been brought up in the parish of Our Lady, Star of the Sea). | |||
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[[Literature]] : | [[Heraldic literature - Ecclesiastical heraldry|'''Literature''']]: http://www.odubhda-odowdclan.com/ArmoralBearings.aspx, 2015 | ||
[[Category:Roman Catholic bishops|O'Dowd]] | [[Category:Roman Catholic bishops|O'Dowd]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:17, 28 January 2024
JAMES THOMAS O'DOWD
Born: August 4, 1907
Deceased: February 4, 1950
Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco, 1948-1950; Titular Bishop of Cea
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Origin/meaning
The arms are based on the arms of the O'Dubhda ofUi Fiachrach clan from Ireland. Thhe black saltire on a gold field is retained from the clan arms (the saltire, being a form of cross, was deemed suitable) and a scallop shell added at the centre of the cross (this shell is the symbol of St James, the baptismal name of the Bishop). In the top section of the shield, the warlike crossed swords are replaced by a blue star, the symbol of Our Lady of Peace (the Bishop had been brought up in the parish of Our Lady, Star of the Sea).
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Literature: http://www.odubhda-odowdclan.com/ArmoralBearings.aspx, 2015