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The Papal Keys alludes to the fact that Bishop Gijsen was consecrated Bishop in Rome by Pope Paul VI and the then Archbishop of Utrecht Cardinal Alfrink. The Lamb symbolises the Baptismal Patron of the Bishop St John the Baptist. The Motto "Parate viam Domine" translate as "Prepare the Way of the Lord" | The Papal Keys alludes to the fact that Bishop Gijsen was consecrated Bishop in Rome by Pope Paul VI and the then Archbishop of Utrecht Cardinal Alfrink. The Lamb symbolises the Baptismal Patron of the Bishop St John the Baptist. The Motto "Parate viam Domine" translate as "Prepare the Way of the Lord". | ||
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[[Category:Roman Catholic bishops|Gijsen]] | [[Category:Roman Catholic bishops|Gijsen]] |