Bishop Barres

Here is the version of the coat of arms of Bp. John O. Barres of Rockville Centre, NY published by the diocese.

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Hmmmmm…as one correspondent has already pointed out the blazon says that the bishop’s personal arms have a field that is “barry of six” yet seven are depicted here. In addition, the arms of the See are blazoned as having a bordure wavy but that is barely discernible.

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  1. Geoffrey Gamble's avatarGeoffrey Gamble

    I designed Bishop Barres’ personal arms. Indeed, there should be six bars and not seven. I do not know who designed this new rendition as Bishop of Rockville Centre, but I agree that they are very poorly drafted.

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