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Born : August 13, 1895<br> | '''Born''': August 13, 1895<br> | ||
Deceased : January 23, 1981 | '''Deceased''': January 23, 1981 | ||
Auxiliary Bishop of [[Diocese of Lafayette in Louisiana|Lafayette in Louisiana]], 1950-1956; Titular Bishop of Tuscamia<br> | Auxiliary Bishop of [[Diocese of Lafayette in Louisiana|Lafayette in Louisiana]], 1950-1956; Titular Bishop of Tuscamia<br> | ||
Bishop of [[Diocese of Lafayette in Louisiana|Lafayette in Louisiana]], | Bishop of [[Diocese of Lafayette in Louisiana|Lafayette in Louisiana]], 1956-1972 | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | ===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 personal arms emphasizes his French ancestry by the French fleur-de-lys and also contains the symbol of his patron, St. Maurice, the Roman imperial eagle. The wavy line indicates water and here it symbolizes the Mississippi River. | |||
The motto is taken from the prayer Hail Holy Queen. | |||
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[[Literature]] : | [[Heraldic literature - Ecclesiastical heraldry|'''Literature''']]: https://saintjohncathedral.org | ||
[[Category:Roman Catholic bishops|Schexnayder]] | [[Category:Roman Catholic bishops|Schexnayder]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:35, 28 January 2024
MAURICE SCHEXNAYDER
Born: August 13, 1895
Deceased: January 23, 1981
Auxiliary Bishop of Lafayette in Louisiana, 1950-1956; Titular Bishop of Tuscamia
Bishop of Lafayette in Louisiana, 1956-1972
 Auxiliary Bishop |
 Bishop |
| English | blazon wanted |
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 personal arms emphasizes his French ancestry by the French fleur-de-lys and also contains the symbol of his patron, St. Maurice, the Roman imperial eagle. The wavy line indicates water and here it symbolizes the Mississippi River.
The motto is taken from the prayer Hail Holy Queen.
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