Hubertus Ernst

HUBERTUS CORNELIS ANTONIUS ERNST

Born : April 8, 1917
Deceased : May 19, 2017

Bishop of Breda, 1967-1992

Official blazon

Gevierendeeld: in 1 en 4 van keel een gouden burcht (Middelburg) vergezeld van drie zilveren andrieskruisen, 2 en 1 (Breda). In 2 en 3 van zilver een leeuw van sabel, geklauwd en getongd van hetzelfde.

Wapenspreuk : Christus Heri et Hodie

Origin/meaning

The first and fourth quarter refer to the cities of Breda and Middelburg, as the diocese also includes the former Diocese of Middelburg.

The black lion is the personal arms of the bishop and is a symbol for Christ, as mentioned several times in the Bible.

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