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Deceased : July 11, 1908 | Deceased : July 11, 1908 | ||
Bishop of [[Diocese of Wilmington|Wilmington]], 1886—1896 | Bishop of [[Diocese of Wilmington|Wilmington]], 1886—1896<br> | ||
Auxiliary bishop of [[Archdiocese of Boston|Boston]], 1897-1908 | |||
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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
Gules, an open book or, over-all and issuing from the fess point of the book a Latin cross argent.<br> | |||
Motto: Alma Virgo Mater, ora pro nobis | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The open book represents one of the symbols of Saint Paul the Apostle, the name patron he took when he was received into the Church. On the book is placed the cross of Salvation and Faith; the red color of the shield is also a symbol of the Church, martyrdom, and love. | |||
The motto expresses his tender love toward Saint Mary. | |||
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[[Literature]] : | [[Literature]] : Brassard, 1962 | ||
[[Category:Roman Catholic bishops|Curtis]] | [[Category:Roman Catholic bishops|Curtis]] |
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ALFRED ALLEN PAUL CURTIS
Born : July 4, 1831
Deceased : July 11, 1908
Bishop of Wilmington, 1886—1896
Auxiliary bishop of Boston, 1897-1908
Official blazon
Gules, an open book or, over-all and issuing from the fess point of the book a Latin cross argent.
Motto: Alma Virgo Mater, ora pro nobis
Origin/meaning
The open book represents one of the symbols of Saint Paul the Apostle, the name patron he took when he was received into the Church. On the book is placed the cross of Salvation and Faith; the red color of the shield is also a symbol of the Church, martyrdom, and love.
The motto expresses his tender love toward Saint Mary.
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Literature : Brassard, 1962