Joseph Otto Kolb

JOSEPH OTTO KOLB

Born : August 19, 1881
Deceased : March 19, 1955

Auxiliary Bishop of Bamberg, 1935-1943; Titular Bishop of Velicia
Archbishop of Bamberg, 1943-1955

Official blazon

(de) Zwei Schilde; im rechten der Bamberger Löwe; der linke von Blau und Gold geteilt, oben ein goldenerFisch unter einem goldenen Brotkorb, darin drei zur Hälfte sichtbare goldene Brotlaibe, unten drei (2:1) rote Fische.

Origin/meaning

The Archbishop used two shields, one with the arms of the diocese and one with his personal arms, which he already used as auxiliary bishop. These show in the upper haf a breadbasket and fish, symbols for the Holy Eucharist. The three fish in the lower half refer to the Holy Trinity.

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