Archdiocese of New Orleans Coat of Arms - Symbolism and History #1262938 (License: Personal Use)

The coat of arms features a golden mitre atop a shield divided horizontally: red upper field displays three golden fleurs-de-lis symbolizing French heritage and the Holy Trinity, while the blue lower field shows a white pelican vulning herself-feeding her chicks with her blood-a traditional Christian symbol of Christ’s sacrifice. Three white trefoils (or cinquefoils) flank the pelican, reinforcing themes of divine grace and the Trinity.

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