Erik Thomas Pohlmeier
ERIK THOMAS POHLMEIER
Born: July 20, 1971
Deceased:
Bishop of Saint Augustine, 2022-present
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Origin/meaning
As common in US episcopal heraldry, the arms show the arms of the diocese impaled with the personal arms of the bishop.
The central image is the cross of St. Andrew who is the patron saint of the Diocese of Little Rock. As a priest, he served all the parishes of Arkansas, some as pastor and others to promote evangelization. Andrew the Apostle was noted for evangelization in bringing his brother Peter to Jesus (John 1:41-42). Andrew is also the confirmation name chosen by Bishop Pohlmeier.
The crescent is a symbol to indicate the Blessed Virgin Mary, the patroness of the United States. This patronage is shared by the North American College in Rome, the seminary where Bishop Pohlmeier was formed for the priesthood. The repeating crescents signifies evangelization in the four corners of the world.
The achievement is completed with the heraldic insignia of a prelate of the rank of bishop.
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