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The saltire is the symbol of St. Andrew, the patron saint of the bishop. The upper quarter shows the Southern Cross as a symbol for Australia. The wheat represents the agricultural character of the diocese of Port Augusta. The small church is a reference to Killian, which is derived from old Irish meaning 'a little church near an oak tree'. The shamrock also refers to Ireland. | The saltire is the symbol of St. Andrew, the patron saint of the bishop. The upper quarter shows the Southern Cross as a symbol for Australia. The wheat represents the agricultural character of the diocese of Port Augusta. The small church is a reference to Killian, which is derived from old Irish meaning 'a little church near an oak tree'. The shamrock also refers to Ireland. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:29, 28 March 2024
ANDREW KILLIAN
Born: October 26, 1872
Deceased: June 28, 1939
Bishop of Port Augusta, 1924-1933
Coadjutor Archbishop of Adelaide, 1933-1934; Titular Archbishop of Ratiaria
Archbishop of Adelaide, 1934-1939
 Bishop of Port August |
 Archbishop of Adelaide |
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The saltire is the symbol of St. Andrew, the patron saint of the bishop. The upper quarter shows the Southern Cross as a symbol for Australia. The wheat represents the agricultural character of the diocese of Port Augusta. The small church is a reference to Killian, which is derived from old Irish meaning 'a little church near an oak tree'. The shamrock also refers to Ireland.
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