Edward Charles Malesic

EDWARD CHARLES MALESIC

Born : August 14, 1960
Deceased :

Bishop of Greensburg, 2015-2020
Bishop of Cleveland, 2020-present

Bishop of Greensburg

Bishop of Cleveland

Origin/meaning

As common in US episcopal heraldry, the arms show the arms of the diocese paled with the personal arms of the bishop.

Blue is the color of the sky, which symbolizes the direction of the soul´s ascent toward God and away from the worldly values, therefore the color represent a person from the things of the earth toward the incorruptibility of Heaven. The chevron stands for the rafter which support the roof of the church as a source for protection for the community of faith gathered under it.

The three green shamrocks represent the cathedral of in Harrisburg, dedicated to Saint-Patrick, where bishop Malesic was ordained to priesthood by William H. Keeler, at that time bishop of Harrisburg. The silver in the chevron is the color of transparency, also of truth and justice, fundamental requirements of the Bishop's pastoral service.

The crown above the chevron is the symbol of the bishops given name, after Edward the Confessor (d.1066), king of England who gave witness to his catholic faith through his life. The crown also recalls Mary, Queen of the Apostles upon whose intercession Bishop Malesic relies.

The linden tree below the chevron expresses the Slovak heritage of the bishop´s father. The linden tree is considered as the national tree of Slovakia and also symbol of joy and safety. The community often gathered under the shade of the linden tree for fellowship and community discussions.

The achievement is completed with the heraldic insignia of a prelate of the rank of bishop by instruction of the Holy See, of March 1969, confirmed in March 2001.

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