medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
George R. Hoelzeman wrote:
>
> Pope Benedict XVI's coat of arms features a crowned African face,
> clearly subsaharan. That having been noted, I don't know the date of
> origin for the Ratzinger coat of arms.
Benedict's arms date, of course, from 2005, but are a variation of those he
adopted as Archbishop of Munich and Freising in 1977. The moor's head is
said to be a symbol of the diocese of Freising (since 1316, apparently).
John Briggs
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