John Francis O'Hern

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JOHN FRANCIS O'HERN

Born: June 4, 1874
Deceased: May 22, 1933

Bishop of Rochester, 1929-1933

Arms (crest) of John Francis O'Hern
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Origin/meaning

The first quarter shows the falls in the Genessee river, as a symbol for the city of Rochester. The third quarter shows a saltire with a shamrock, these symbolise St. Patrick (Saltire for Scotland, shamrock for Ireland), thepatron saint of the cathedral of Rochester. In the upper quarter of the salitre is a monogram and star for St. Mary. These are taken from the arms of his predecessor, Thomas Francis Hickey. In the lower half is a lily flower, bot for St. Joseph as well as for the 'Flower city' of Rochester.

The herons in the second quarter are a canting element for Hern, which may have been derived from Heron. The fourth quarter shows a pelican in her piety, a common Christian symbol for the Sacrament.

Arms (crest) of John Francis O'Hern

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Literature: Olean Evening Herald February 20, 1929.