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Born : July 31, 1910<br> | '''Born''': July 31, 1910<br> | ||
Deceased : March 3, 1996 | '''Deceased''': March 3, 1996 | ||
Bishop of [[Diocese of Kroonstad|Kroonstad]], 1951-1975 | Bishop of [[Diocese of Kroonstad|Kroonstad]], 1951-1975 | ||
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The motto means 'the lord is my strength', and that is also reflected in the arms. The tower stands for strength, the cross for Christianity. The cross also refers to the arms of the city of [[Zwolle]], where he was born. | The motto means 'the lord is my strength', and that is also reflected in the arms. The tower stands for strength, the cross for Christianity. The cross also refers to the arms of the city of [[Zwolle]], where he was born. | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:38, 14 April 2024
GERARD MARIE FRANCISCUS VAN VELSEN
Born: July 31, 1910
Deceased: March 3, 1996
Bishop of Kroonstad, 1951-1975
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The motto means 'the lord is my strength', and that is also reflected in the arms. The tower stands for strength, the cross for Christianity. The cross also refers to the arms of the city of Zwolle, where he was born.
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