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Per chevron, a lamb statant Proper holding in the bend of its front leg a shepherd's staff Gules: on a chief nebuly Azure the monogram of the Blessed Virgin Mary Argent. | |||
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Revision as of 07:45, 26 November 2023
PAUL GERARD MARTIN
Born : 5 May 1967
Deceased :
Bishop of Christchurch, 2017-2021
Coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington, 2021-2023
Archbishop of Wellington, 2023-present
Bishop of the military, 2023-present
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Official blazon
Per chevron, a lamb statant Proper holding in the bend of its front leg a shepherd's staff Gules: on a chief nebuly Azure the monogram of the Blessed Virgin Mary Argent.
Origin/meaning
The main charges of the shield have particular significance for Bishop Martin. The chief is blue and with the Marian symbol (monogram) represents Mary. Bishop Martin is a member of the Society of Mary.
The gold base depicts the lamb holding the crook and represents the Good Shepherd who is a sign of comfort for us. It is also a reminder of the call of Christ to shepherd the flock, a responsibility Bishop Martin has as the chief shepherd of the diocese of Christchurch. Sheep are also a reminder of Hawkes Bay, the rich agricultural area where Bishop Martin was raised'.
On a scroll below the shield is Bishop Martin's motto: Rejoice in the Lord always from Philippians 4:4.
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