Clyde Martin Harvey
' CLYDE MARTIN HARVEY 'Born: November 9, 1948
Deceased:
Bishop of Saint George's in Grenada, 2017-present
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Origin/meaning
The bishop has always had a personal devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, having been born in the parish of the Sacred Heart, Port-of-Spain. The Sacred Heart is usually covered with a crown of thorns. It is a heart aflame with love for God and all creation.
The bougainvillea is added to the crown of thorns because it has its own thorns but produces flowers in the midst of the thorns, even in the driest of times. The flowers become a conduit for the blood and water flowing from the heart which nourishes the copper-rumped hummingbird. The hummingbird has become for Bishop Harvey a powerful personal symbol of how God works in our lives. Like the hummingbird, whether we are going forward, backward or hovering in stillness, we are energized by the Spirit, always alive in God.
The left panel honours Mary, Patroness of the Diocese as the Immaculate Conception. The twelve stars are a traditional symbol of Our Blessed Lady and links the new bishop to his predecessor, Bishop Darius. The Madonna Lily is in the National Emblem of Grenada, originally called Concepcion when it was first discovered. The two flowers on one stem remind us that Mary is Mother of God and Mother of the Church.
The right panel represents Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique in the colours of our flag and our nutmeg fruitfulness. The green rolling hills and the waters below all speak to our island culture.
The Cross, now known as the Maloney Cross, is made from two pieces of driftwood tied by rope. The wood was originally discovered on a beach and given to Fr. Harvey for their new church by two young people. It adorned Maloney Church as a reminder that, even though adrift, our young people can still find value and purpose.
The bishop’s personal motto, adapted from his priestly motto will be “To make known to Grenada and the world the LOVING KINDNESS of the heart of our God”.
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