Galero: scarlet
Tassels: scarlet
The 30 tassels are divided into left and right sides, with 15 tassels on each, in a five-layered pyramid.
The composition of the coat of arms of Cardinal-elect Stephen Chow, SJ, is the same as that of his episcopal coat of arms, both are composed of 6 identical parts.
The main colour of Cardinal-elect Stephen Chow, SJ’s coat of arms is scarlet. Cardinals wear scarlet as a sign of the blood of the martyrs, it is associated with religion, devotion, and sacrifice. It is because as a cardinal, when necessary, he testifies to his faith and will not hesitate to “shed blood”.
For detailed description of each part of Cardinal elect Stephen Chow, SJ.’s coat of arms, please refer to: https://catholic.org.hk/cardinal-elect-stephen-chow-sau-yan-s-j-bishop-of-hong-kong/
Cardinal-elect Stephen Chow, SJ, earnestly requests the faithful to keep praying for him and the God-given mission of the Diocese of Hong Kong.
