John Lee Hiong Fun-Yit Yaw
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His Grace Most Reverend Datuk John Lee P.G.D.K., D.D. |
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| Archbishop Emeritus of Kota Kinabalu | |
| See | Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu |
| Installed | 26 June 1987 |
| Term ended | 1 December 2012 |
| Predecessor | Rt. Rev Datuk Simon Michael Fung Kui Heong |
| Successor | Most Rev. Datuk John Wong Soo Kau |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 27 December 1964 |
| Consecration | 26 June 1987 |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | John Lee Hiong Fun Yit Yaw |
| Born |
25 October 1933 Jesselton, North Borneo |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Residence | Archbishop’s Residence, Mile 4.5, Jalan Penampang Lama |
| Profession | Priest |
| Coat of arms |  |
His Grace Most Rev. Datuk John Lee was born on 5 October 1933 in Jesselton, North Borneo (now Sabah). He was ordained a priest on 27 December 1964, and appointed Bishop of Kota Kinabalu on 30 March 1987. His episcopal ordination was on 26 June 1987. On 23 May 2008 he was appointed as Metropolitan Archbishop of Kota Kinabalu when the diocese was elevated to an archdiocese. He was the president of the Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei Episcopal Commission for Family Life. He officially retired on 1 December 2012 and was succeeded by his successor Most Rev. Datuk John Wong Soo Kau who is now the current Archbishop.
THE CROSS
Aside from the white two-barred cross inside the shield, a bigger one in gold is placed behind the shield. It relates to the archbishop’s processional cross and the jurisdiction it symbolises. Besides being just a symbol of Christianity, the cross is to honour and remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This symbol reaches the very heart of Christianity, for whoever honours and venerates the Cross carries always on his body the way of dying of Jesus and shares the glory of his resurrection.
HAT AND TASSELS
These are traditional signs of the Church that reflect the Office of Metropolitan Archbishops of the Catholic Church. The intertwining of the cords that link the hat with the ten tassels is a reflection of the fact that the Local Church is closely united with the Universal Church, always in communion and in obedience to the Holy Father, the Pope. It is also a symbol of divine guidance and presence of the Holy Spirit within the Church in carrying out its mission in spreading the Gospel of peace.
THE PALLIUM
The pallium, a woollen vestment with six crosses worn over the shoulders, is a distinctive vestment of metropolitan archbishops and is displayed below the shield.
THE SHIELD
This forms the central part of the armorial bearings. The shield as a whole is symbolic of the need to always rely on the armour of God, carrying the shield of faith so that it can be used to put out the burning arrows of the evil one.
THE MOUNTAIN
The outline of Mt Kinabalu signifies the location of the Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu in the State of Sabah in the Federation of Malaysia, since the mountain is one of the most outstanding landmarks of the state. For the People of God in the archdiocese, the mountain reminds them of Zion, the holy mountain where God has constituted Jesus Christ as the King. Happy are those who take shelter in Him, the Rock.
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