Diocese of San Joaquin, California

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DIOCESE OF SAN JOAQUIN

Denomination : Anglican

Arms (crest) of Diocese of San Joaquin, California

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

This is the shield of the original seal. Bishop Victor M. Rivera 1968-1988 added a green outline to the cross charged with gold grape vines. This alluding to the agriculture of the Diocese and also the Holy Eucharist.