Episcopal Coat of Arms - Symbolism and Meaning of the Bishop’s Heraldry #3758049 (License: Personal Use)

This episcopal coat of arms features a green galero (bishop’s hat) with six tassels, signifying episcopal rank. The shield is quartered with symbolic elements: crossed keys (Papal authority), a harp (musical praise or Irish heritage), a dove over an open book (Holy Spirit and Scripture), a flaming heart (charity), stars, and a red cross on white (faith and martyrdom). The motto “Via Crucis + Via Vitae” underscores the Christian journey through suffering to resurrection.

Used on diocesan websites, official documents, liturgical publications, or Catholic educational resources to represent a bishop’s identity, jurisdiction, and theological emphasis; matches user intent for religious heraldry research or ecclesiastical symbolism.