Johannes Leo von Mergel
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JOHANNES LEO VON MERGEL
Born : December 9, 1847
Deceased : June 20, 1932
Abbot of Metten, 1898-1905
Bishop of Eichstätt, 1905-1932
Official blazon
Von Rot und Silber geviert; in 1 und 4 der Eichstätter Krurnnstab; in 2 und 3 auf einem roten Dreiberg ein rotes Patriarchenkreuz gelegt auf drei linke schwarze Spitzen.
Origin/meaning
The crozier in I and IV is taken from the arms of the diocese. The cross on a hill in II and III is taken from the arms of the Abbey of Monte Casino and is used as a symbol for the Benedictan Order, to which the bishop belonged. The background is taken from the arms of Rohrbach, the birthplace of the bishop.
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