Louis Gerard Fray
Vescovo di Savannah (1967-1972)
Vescovo di Lafayette (1972-1989)
Vescovo emerito di Lafayette (1989-2007)
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The coat of arms of Bishop Gerard L. Frey as third Bishop of Lafayette reflects the French tradition of the diocese as well as the origin of the Frey family in the region of Alsace.
The clasped hands at the top of the right half of the coat of arms symbolize the significance of the surname Frey which means “free” or “freedom”. The hands are joined to signify the brotherhood of man in the fatherhood of God, who has given the birthright of freedom to all men. The clasped hands give additional emphasis to the Bishop’s motto, “Serviam”, (I will serve) a willingness to serve all men. The motto also reiterates the role of a bishop prescribed in Vatican Council II. The theme of the council recalled Christ’s words, “The son of man has not come to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for man” (Mat. 20:28).
The rose represents the maiden name (DeRose) of the mother of the bishop. In all Latin languages, this surname means “the flower”. The star of six points is derived from the coat of arms of St. Pius X, who established the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine which Bishop Frey promoted in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
The Frey family from the region of Alsace bears a golden sun and crescent (half moon) on a blue field. For the sake of simplicity, the crescent has been removed but the sun and blue field of the family coat of arms have been retained.
The external ornaments of the shield are composed of the pontifical hat with its six tassels on each side, disposed in three rows, all in green, and the Episcopal cross, tinctured in gold.
The clasped hands at the top of the right half of the coat of arms symbolize the significance of the surname Frey which means “free” or “freedom”. The hands are joined to signify the brotherhood of man in the fatherhood of God, who has given the birthright of freedom to all men. The clasped hands give additional emphasis to the Bishop’s motto, “Serviam”, (I will serve) a willingness to serve all men. The motto also reiterates the role of a bishop prescribed in Vatican Council II. The theme of the council recalled Christ’s words, “The son of man has not come to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for man” (Mat. 20:28).
The rose represents the maiden name (DeRose) of the mother of the bishop. In all Latin languages, this surname means “the flower”. The star of six points is derived from the coat of arms of St. Pius X, who established the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine which Bishop Frey promoted in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
The Frey family from the region of Alsace bears a golden sun and crescent (half moon) on a blue field. For the sake of simplicity, the crescent has been removed but the sun and blue field of the family coat of arms have been retained.
The external ornaments of the shield are composed of the pontifical hat with its six tassels on each side, disposed in three rows, all in green, and the Episcopal cross, tinctured in gold.
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