THE ARMS OF THE RT. REV. ANTONY SELVANAYAGAM
Ecclesiastical heraldry dates back to the eleventh century, but Christian symbols were used as early as the second century. The use of ecclesiastical heraldry today fills a need for the stability of tradition and the mark of identity conferred by the deep and instant appeal of the beautiful picture language of the church.
The armorial bearings of the Right Reverend Antony Selvanayagam consists of a shield surmounted by a bishop\'s green hat with six tasseled pendant on either side. The shield displays a Bible, the Cross of St. Anthony, and on orb surmounted by the cross of Christ.
Hat and Tassels
These symbols are traditionally assigned to a diocesan bishop of the Roman Catholic Church.
The Bible
The Word of God.
Cross of St. Anthony
Also called Cross Tau. There is a reference to Ezekiel 9:4. The bishop\'s name is ANTONY.
The Orb and Cross
The Orb is also alled a \'Mound\'. It signifies the world. The cross signifies that the whole world is subject to saving grace of our Redeemer.
The Slogan
\'Yesus Harus Makin Besar\' translate in English means \'He (Jesus) Must Increase\' (John 3:30).