Michael John Waje Galindez was born and lives in Lubao, Pampanga. He is the first son of Norman Q. Galindez and Meliza W. Galindez, and married to Margie D. Galindez. Since December 16, 2001, he has been an altar server in the Archdiocese of San Fernando. The Archdiocese organizes its altar server ministry under the name “Knights of the Blessed Sacrament”, where the Armiger holds the rank of “Full Knight”.

Description and symbolism:

The sword represents St. Ferdinand III of Castile, the patron of the Archdiocese of San Fernando, and the Armiger’s rank in the Archdiocese’s organization of altar servers. The crozier alludes to St. Martin of Tours, the Armiger’s patron saint by birth date.

The scallop represents St. Francis Ferdinand de Capillas, commemorated for his missionary work in Asia, and the Armiger’s baptismal patron saint.

The crown recalls St. Michael the Archangel and the quill pen St. John the Evangelist. Combined they represent the Armiger’s given names.

The rose refers to St. Therese of the Child and Holy Face, and the cross St. John Paul II, both being the Armiger’s personal patron saints.

To the Armiger, white symbolizes merciful love, while red represents total self giving.

The motto is inspired by that of Saint John Paul II and reflects devotion to Mary.

Blazon: Shield: Per pale Argent and Gules overall a sword hilt in chief and crozier in saltire between in chief an escallop hinge to base, to dexter a cross bottony charged with a rose, to sinister a crown surmounting a feather, all counterchanged.

Motto: Totus tuus Maria (“Totally yours Mary”).

Assumed/granting authority: Assumed, August 10, 2023. Registered, Philippine Armorial, August 22, 2023.

Image and information submitted by the Armiger.