ROC Embassy to the Holy See Displays New Papal Coat of Arms and Motto
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A view of the new papal coat of arms and motto and the ROC Embassy’s shield
On July 26, 2013, the ROC Embassy to the Holy See removed the Pope Emeritus’s coat of arms to install the new one chosen by Pope Francis, as well as a new shield showing the ROC’s flag, located right outside one of the windows of the ROC Chancery to the Holy See. The new shields are bigger and brighter than the previous ones, therefore, they will probably attract the attention of a higher number of people walking down the street. The new papal shield has a bright blue background, at the centre top of which is a yellow radiant sun with the IHS christogram on it representing Jesus. The IHS monogram, as well as a cross that pierces the H, are in red with three back nails directly under them. Under that, to the left, is a star representing Mary, Mother of Christ and the Church. To the right of the star is a nard flower representing Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church. With these three symbols the Pope demonstrates his love for the Holy Family.
