Georg Gänswein

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GEORG GÄNSWEIN

Born: July 30, 1956
Deceased:

Prefect of the Prefecture of the Papal Household 2012-2023
Titular Archbishop of Urbs Salvia, 2012-present
Apostolic Nuncio to Lithuania, 2024-present
Apostolic Nuncio to Latvia, 2024-present
Apostolic Nuncio to Estonia, 2024-present

Arms (crest) of Georg Gänswein

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Origin/meaning

The personal arms reflect St. George, his baptismal patron (the dragon being slain with a spear) and his devotion to Our Lady (the star). These are impaled with the arms of the ruling pope under which he served.

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