New Diocesan Coat of Arms
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The Diocese of Orange has a new Coat of Arms
The new design for the Diocesan Coat of Arms corresponds to Heraldic norms and traditions:
- The symbol of the ocean waves that front a large portion of the Diocese
- Rising above the ocean waves are the symbols of Saddleback Mountain
- An orange tree represents the County in which the local Church resides
- The arches are the historic Mother Church of the Diocese, Mission San Juan Capistrano
- The rose with the radiant sun symbolizes the patroness of the Diocese, Our Lady of Guadalupe
- The mitre bears a highly polished blue benitoite, which is the state stone of California