Stephan Ackermann

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STEPHAN ACKERMANN

Born: March 20, 1963
Deceased:

Auxiliary Bishop of Trier, 2006-2009; Titular Bishop of Sozopolis in Haemimonto
Bishop of Trier, 2009-present

Arms (crest) of Stephan Ackermann

Auxiliary Bishop
Arms (crest) of Stephan Ackermann

Bishop
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Origin/meaning

The red cross on silver is the arms of the Diocese of Trier. The palm leaf is the symbol for St. Stephanus, hist patron saint. The red colour refers to blood and being a martyr. The plough is a canting symbol, Ackermann (field-man) means farmer.

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