My Personal Arms

As registered with:

The American College of Heraldry, No. 2162; Published in The Heraldic Register of America, Vol. 13, and

The French Ministry of the Interior, No.2003-1741; Published in The Armorial of France and Europe, and deposited in the Bibliotheque Nationale.

Arms:

Barry of seven argent and azure, an eagle displayed sable, a chief chequy or and sable.

Crest:

An arm in armour embowed, holding a sword fessways with a serpent entwined, all proper.

Motto:

Scandit Sublime Virtus

Virtue Scales Great Heights

The Blue represents Pittsburgh's 3 rivers. The chequy is of Pittsburgh's Colors.

Member: The American College of Heraldry, The Scottish Tartans Authority, International Association of Clergy, International Chaplains Association.