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As Auxiliary bishop he used a smaller shield placed on the diocesan arms of Münster. The black cross is taken from the arms of the city of [[Marl (Recklinghausen)|Marl]] where he was born. The tree 'over the river' is a canting element (Over=across/over, beck means stream). The shell is a symbol of pilgrimage and was also part of the arms of Pope [[Benedict XVI]], who appointed him as auxiliary bishop. | As Auxiliary bishop he used a smaller shield placed on the diocesan arms of Münster. The black cross is taken from the arms of the city of [[Marl (Recklinghausen)|Marl]] where he was born. The tree 'over the river' is a canting element (Over=across/over, beck means stream). The shell is a symbol of pilgrimage and was also part of the arms of Pope [[Benedict XVI]], who appointed him as auxiliary bishop. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:17, 2 November 2024
FRANZ-JOSEF OVERBECK
Born: June 19, 1964
Deceased:
Auxiliary Bishop of Münster, 2007-2009; Titular bishop of Mathara in Numidia
Bishop of Essen, 2009-present
Bishop of the military, 2011-present
 Auxiliary Bishop of Münster |
 Bishop of Essen |
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Origin/meaning
As Auxiliary bishop he used a smaller shield placed on the diocesan arms of Münster. The black cross is taken from the arms of the city of Marl where he was born. The tree 'over the river' is a canting element (Over=across/over, beck means stream). The shell is a symbol of pilgrimage and was also part of the arms of Pope Benedict XVI, who appointed him as auxiliary bishop.
As bishop of Essen the canting part of the personal arms is quartered with the diocesan arms.
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