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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The four ermine tails are taken from the arms of the [[Diocese of Cleveland]] and allude to Bishop Begin's former Priestly and episcopal duties in that diocese. | |||
and allude to Bishop Begin's former | The silver escallop is taken from some Begin family arms and thus symbolises the last name of the bishop. The two small waves are taken from the arms of Pope [[Pius XII]], who elevated him to the episcopacy. | ||
duties. | |||
The silver escallop | The silver scales refer to Bishop Begin's scholarly degrees in justice and law. The silver grill is the symbol of St. Lawrence the patron saint of the bishop. | ||
The motto ''Adveniat Regnum Tuum'' is from the Lord's Prayer. | |||
to the | |||
The silver scales | |||
degrees in justice | |||
of the bishop | |||
The motto '' | |||
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