Marcello Semeraro

MARCELLO SEMERARO

Born : December 22, 1947
Deceased :

Bishop of Oria, 1998-2004
Bishop of Albano, 2004-2020
Cardinal 2020

Bishop of Albano

Cardinal

Official blazon

Lo scudo è d’oro, alla fascia d’azzurro, caricata da una stella di otto punte del campo e accompagnata da sette fiamme di rosso, disposte quattro in capo, due e una in punta. Lo scudo, timbrato dal cappello vescovile, è accollato alla croce episcopale. Il cartiglio reca in lettere capitali il motto IN SPIRITU SEMINARE”.

Origin/meaning

The image of the seven flames recalls the gifts of the Holy Spirit, while the eight-pointed star is the emblem of the Virgin Mary.

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