Friedhelm Hofmann

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FRIEDHELM HOFMANN

Born : May 12, 1942
Deceased :

Auxiliary Bishop of Köln, 1992-2004
Bishop of Würzburg, 2004-2017

Auxiliary Bishop of Köln

Bishop of Würzburg

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Origin/meaning

As auxiliary bishop he used the black cross of the Archdiocese of Köln with in two quarters a part of a sun. This symbol was derived from one of the most famous relics in the cathedral of Köln and indicated his allegiance to the cathedral.

In Würzburg the cross was made smaller to indicate more a Christian symbol as the Archdiocese, and in the first and fourth quarter (part) of the arms of the Diocese of Würzburg were added.

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