THE FORMAL BLAZON OF THE COAT OF ARMS OF THE DIOCESE OF MALOLOS

The coat of arms of the Diocese of Malolos is divided into three parts. The dividing cross in red symbolizes Christ: his cross being the sign of the salvation of humanity. The red color symbolizes the blood of Christ and the sacrifices of the people of Bulacan. Bulacan is known as a land of heroes and heroines in Philippine history. 

The first part on the top left is the façade of Nuestra Señora del Carmen Parish, Malolos City, also known as Barasoain Church. It symbolizes the historical significance of the Province of Bulacan as one of the cooperating localities during the Philippine Revolution. It also became the seat of the first Philippine President and the venue for the Malolos Congress, which ratified the country’s first constitution. 

The second part on the bottom left are three pieces of the cotton flower (Tagalog: Bulak, hence the name of the province) which is abundant in the province, particularly in the town of Bulacan, the province’s namesake. The green color symbolizes the rich agricultural land which is a pride of the province. 

The third part at the central right is the letters A and M forming the Latin phrase “Ave Maria” (Latin for “Hail Mary”), referring to Mary’s guidance in the Diocese as the local Church’s patronesss. La Virgen Inmaculada Concepcion de Malolos, enshrined at the Malolos Cathedral is the patroness of the Local Church of Malolos.