John Henry Tihen

JOHN HENRY TIHEN

Born : July 14, 1861
Deceased : January 14, 1940

Bishop of Lincoln, 1911-1917
Bishop of Denver, 1917-1931

Bishop of Lincoln

Bishop of Denver

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The arms of Bishop of Denver, show the Holy Cross Mountain as a symbol for Colorado, and a star for the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception. The personal arms show a cup with a snake fro St. John the Evangelist, and a crown for Saint Henry, both baptismal saints of the bishop. The bend with two crosses refer to the sees of Lincoln and Denver where he served.

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