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Born : March 21, 1951<br> | '''Born''': March 21, 1951<br> | ||
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Apostolic Vicar of [[Apostolic Vicariate of Meki|Meki]], 2003-present; Titular Bishop of Horrea Aninici | Apostolic Vicar of [[Apostolic Vicariate of Meki|Meki]], 2003-present; Titular Bishop of Horrea Aninici | ||
[[File:meki-desta.jpg|center|300 px|Arms of {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:meki-desta.jpg|center|300 px|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The three circles indicate the Trinity. The center of the field is occupied by the Madonna with the child and the writing in Ethiopian characters: "The verb became flesh". Mary is represented as the mother of God and in an attitude of prayer, a figure of the praying church. The burning bush, in addition to remembering the figure of Moses, symbolizes the definitive revelation of God through the incarnation of the Son. | |||
The oak on the left, typical of the Oromia landscape and present in the flag of the homonymous state, symbolizes fertility and peace: the elderly sit in its shade to discuss people's problems. | |||
The crown is a symbol of holiness and good works, the typical Ethiopian cross and pastoral care indicate his position as a bishop in Ethiopia. | |||
Below is the episcopal motto: "Lamp in my footsteps is your word, light in my path" (Ps 118.105). | |||
[[Literature]] : | [[Heraldic literature - Ecclesiastical heraldry|'''Literature''']]: | ||
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{{media}} http://www.cattoliciromani.com/17-storia-della-chiesa-e-agiografia/2860-stemmi-dei-vescovi-e-delle-diocesi/page189?highlight=stemmi | |||
[[Category:Roman Catholic bishops|Desta]] | [[Category:Roman Catholic bishops|Desta]] | ||