08.12.2017
The new symbol of the Manila Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in the Philippines.
THE NEW SEAL OF THE MANILA CATHEDRAL The logo takes the form of a crest as a reminder of its rich history and how it has endured with the people in spite of crisis and calamity. The upper half features the facade of the cathedral that was not destroyed during the war and is still standing strong to this day. A reminder of her enduring legacy and strength. The lower part of the crest features the moon and twelve stars that symbolize Mary, Our Mother, the Immaculate Conception, to whom we come for comfort and refuge. The sky blue color is a tribute to the Marian character of the Cathedral, it also symbolizes calmness and peace, while gold represents strength. The font used for the name of the Manila Cathedral is inspired by its Romanesque architecture and the inscription at the tympanum at the main portal of the church. http://manilacathedral.com.ph/ |
28.11.2017
The coat of arms of newly consecrated (on Wednesday, November 22, 2017) Bishop Sebastian Pozholiparampil of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of Hosur, India.
25.11.2017
The new coat of arms of Bishop Bawai Soro, newly appointed Eparch of the Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of Mar Addai of Toronto, Canada on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. He previously served as Auxiliary Bishop of the Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of Saint Peter the Apostle of San Diego, United States from 2014 to 2017. He was a bishop of the Assyrian dioceses of San José and Seattle. Bishop Soro was received into communion with the Catholic Church in 2008.
20.11.2017
The coat of arms of new Coptic Orthodox Diocese of London, United Kingdom. The diocese was established in 2017 by Pope and Patriarch Tawadros II of Alexandria. Bishop Angaelos was enthroned as first bishop of new diocese on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
19.11.2017
The coat of arms of newly established the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chernivtsi, Ukraine, on September 12, 2017.
Description of the coat of arms
An artist Orest Krivoruchko from Chernivtsi has developed a coat of arms for the newly established Eparchy of Chernivtsi of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC).
It has the form of a Spanish shield, divided into three parts. In the upper golden field I photographed the miraculous icon of the Mother of God of Chernivtsi "Hope for a hopeless'', - said the honored artist of Ukraine Orest Krivoruchko.
- right, on a green field - a golden three-year cross that rises on the hill. On the left, on the red side, there is a white (silver) brick city gate, and above it - eight bricks and a golden trident. The beech nut, symbolizing our land, was hung by the gate.
The shield is located on a raspberry mantle, crowned with a miter with the image of Jesus Christ, the Apostle Andrew and St. Jude Tadeus. Mitra decorated with beech branches. On her side - the golden episcopal laces and cross. On the motto ribbon inscription: "God, we give unity!".
Description in Ukrainian (original text)
Чернівецький художник Орест Криворучко розробив герб для новоствореної Чернівецької єпархії УГКЦ.
''Він має вигляд іспанського щита, розділеного на три частини. У верхньому золотому полі я сфотографував чудетворну ікону Матері Божої Чернівецької "Надії безнадійному", - розповів заслужений художник України Орест Криворучко.
- справа, на зеленому полі - золотий трирічний хрест, що височить на горі. Зліва, на червоному - біла (срібна) мурована міська брама, а над нею - вісім цегл і золотий тризуб. Підвішував браму буковий горішок, який символізує наш край.
Щит розміщений на малиновій мантії, увінчаній мітрою з зображенням Ісуса Христа, апостола Андрія і святого Юди Тадея. Митра декорована буковими гілочками. Обабіч неї - золоті єпископські шнурки та хрест. На девізній стрічці напис: "Боже, нам єдність подаю!".
An artist Orest Krivoruchko from Chernivtsi has developed a coat of arms for the newly established Eparchy of Chernivtsi of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC).
It has the form of a Spanish shield, divided into three parts. In the upper golden field I photographed the miraculous icon of the Mother of God of Chernivtsi "Hope for a hopeless'', - said the honored artist of Ukraine Orest Krivoruchko.
- right, on a green field - a golden three-year cross that rises on the hill. On the left, on the red side, there is a white (silver) brick city gate, and above it - eight bricks and a golden trident. The beech nut, symbolizing our land, was hung by the gate.
The shield is located on a raspberry mantle, crowned with a miter with the image of Jesus Christ, the Apostle Andrew and St. Jude Tadeus. Mitra decorated with beech branches. On her side - the golden episcopal laces and cross. On the motto ribbon inscription: "God, we give unity!".
Description in Ukrainian (original text)
Чернівецький художник Орест Криворучко розробив герб для новоствореної Чернівецької єпархії УГКЦ.
''Він має вигляд іспанського щита, розділеного на три частини. У верхньому золотому полі я сфотографував чудетворну ікону Матері Божої Чернівецької "Надії безнадійному", - розповів заслужений художник України Орест Криворучко.
- справа, на зеленому полі - золотий трирічний хрест, що височить на горі. Зліва, на червоному - біла (срібна) мурована міська брама, а над нею - вісім цегл і золотий тризуб. Підвішував браму буковий горішок, який символізує наш край.
Щит розміщений на малиновій мантії, увінчаній мітрою з зображенням Ісуса Христа, апостола Андрія і святого Юди Тадея. Митра декорована буковими гілочками. Обабіч неї - золоті єпископські шнурки та хрест. На девізній стрічці напис: "Боже, нам єдність подаю!".
25.10.2017
The coat of arms of newly elected Melkite Catholic Patriarch Youssef I Absi.
24.10.2017
The new official emblem of Collegiate Basilica of Sts. Pater & Paul, Nadur, Gozo (Malta) by Maltese artist, Adonai Camilleri Cauchi.
23.10.2017
The coat of arms of newly consecrated Old Catholic Bishop Robert Matysiak of the National Catholic Church in Germany (National Katholische Kirche/Narodowy Kościół Katolicki) on September 16, 2017. Bishop was elected on July 22, 2017 and he previously served as a Bishop of the Diocese of Germany of the Old Catholic Church in Poland between July and October 2017.
31.08.2017
The coat of arms of newly elected Auxiliary Bishop Andriy Rabiy of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, United States), Titular Bishop of Germaniciana (The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church) on Tuesday, August 8, 2017.
The consecration of Bishop-Elect Andriy Rabiy will take place on Sunday, September 3, 2017 in St. George Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Lviv, Ukraine. Co-consecrators will be Archbishop Stefan Soroka, Metropolitan of Philadelphia and Bishop David Motiuk of Edmonton Eparchy.
The coat of arms of Bishop Andriy Rabiy, by heraldic artist and draftsman Matthew G. Alderman.
Coats of arms consist of two components: a shield and its external ornaments. The symbols (charges and ordinaries) upon the shield represent the identity of the person who bears the arms, while the external ornaments denote their rank and position. Each arms is described in a heraldic language; an archaic form of English containing Norman-French terminology. In that language, Rabiy’s arms are to be officially described as follows:
Or, in base three hillocks vert, from the central hillock a cross couped azure of three bars, the central bar longer than the upper and lower bars; on a chief enarched of the third, three mullets of five points argent in arc. The whole placed on a mantle purpure, tasselled and corded or, lined argent, ensigned with a Greek mitre, all set over an Eastern crozier and processional cross in saltire.
In heraldry, the two metalic tones of gold and silver are equivalent to the colours yellow and white. They are described as “or” and “argent.” Other colours are similarly described with archaic terms: green=vert, blue=azure, purple=purpure. A hillock is a small hill; “couped” means that the cross’s arms do not extend to the edge; mullets are stars with straight edges. “Saltire” means the episcopal cross and crozier are arranged in an “x” shape.
The internal elements (charges and ordinaries) of a new coat of arms can be chosen with a certain degree of freedom, provided they conform to heraldic principles. The external ornaments, however, are determined by heraldic law. A good heraldic artist will select (or help the bearer of the arms select), arrange, and depict elements and colours of the arms tastefully. The internal elements of these arms were carefully selected by Bishop-elect Andriy himself, after a period of reflection and prayer. When doing so, he wisely chose to follow the rule of noble simplicity.
The “charges” and “ordinaries” on the shield symbolize various aspects of Andriy Rabiy’s life and mission, which began in Ukraine and continue in the United States of America. The upper heraldic “field” (background/zone) is blue and contains three white stars arranged in an arch. These symbols come from the arms and flag of the United States of America and also represent the Archeparchy of Philadelphia, where he serves. The curve of the blue field can be said to recall the curve of the heavens and the protective mantle of the Mother of God.
The lower field is yellow and contains a blue three-barred cross mounted on green hills. Blue and yellow are the colours of Ukraine and a cross with three vertical bars is the symbol of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. The first hill recalls Mount Sinai, where Moses received The Law. The second— Golgotha, where Christ became the New Law in fulfilling the Old Covenant. The third symbolizes two hills in the city of Lviv, Kyr Andriy’s birthplace: the first is the hill on over which the city’s namesake, Prince Lev, built the High Castle (a symbol of the city); and the second, the hill on which Saint George’s Archcathedral stands, where Rabiy served as a young man, and where he will be ordained a bishop.
The form of the shield was chosen to best depict the internal elements, while drawing on a number of typical late medieval/ Renaissance Central European examples.
The external ornaments of the arms are the episcopal mantle, an Eastern crozier with two serpents entwined around the Cross (recalling Moses’ healing staff), and the processional cross carried before the bishop (In heraldry, only an archbishop has a double bar on this cross). While the internal elements are characterized by the simplicity of their number, colour, and arrangement, the externals are designed to reflect the dignity and solemnity of the episcopal office.
As an additional decoration, the heraldist trimmed the mantle with a yellow and blue band containing wheat and grapes, symbolizing the priesthood and the Eucharist. The mantle (mandyas) is ornamentally tied with chords to reveal the shield.
The Greek (Byzantine) mitre is ornamented like a crown with precious stones. This symbolizes the bishop’s authority, while reminding us of the crowns which the just shall received from Christ. Crowns are important in Byzantine sacramental theology and are used for the Mystery of Holy Matrimony (also known as Crowning).
Episcopal mottos are not mandatory but are very common. Kyr Andriy chose a portion of a verse from the Holy Scriptures that summarizes his high-priestly calling and also alludes to his studies in Church Law. Psalm 118 (119) verse 77 is a prayer for God’s mercy upon those who follow His Law: “Show me your compassion that I may live, for your law is my delight.” (In the original Church Slavonic: “Да прїидутъ мнѣ щедрѡты твоѧ, и живъ бyду, іакw законъ твoй поучeнїє моєєсть.”
Coats of arms consist of two components: a shield and its external ornaments. The symbols (charges and ordinaries) upon the shield represent the identity of the person who bears the arms, while the external ornaments denote their rank and position. Each arms is described in a heraldic language; an archaic form of English containing Norman-French terminology. In that language, Rabiy’s arms are to be officially described as follows:
Or, in base three hillocks vert, from the central hillock a cross couped azure of three bars, the central bar longer than the upper and lower bars; on a chief enarched of the third, three mullets of five points argent in arc. The whole placed on a mantle purpure, tasselled and corded or, lined argent, ensigned with a Greek mitre, all set over an Eastern crozier and processional cross in saltire.
In heraldry, the two metalic tones of gold and silver are equivalent to the colours yellow and white. They are described as “or” and “argent.” Other colours are similarly described with archaic terms: green=vert, blue=azure, purple=purpure. A hillock is a small hill; “couped” means that the cross’s arms do not extend to the edge; mullets are stars with straight edges. “Saltire” means the episcopal cross and crozier are arranged in an “x” shape.
The internal elements (charges and ordinaries) of a new coat of arms can be chosen with a certain degree of freedom, provided they conform to heraldic principles. The external ornaments, however, are determined by heraldic law. A good heraldic artist will select (or help the bearer of the arms select), arrange, and depict elements and colours of the arms tastefully. The internal elements of these arms were carefully selected by Bishop-elect Andriy himself, after a period of reflection and prayer. When doing so, he wisely chose to follow the rule of noble simplicity.
The “charges” and “ordinaries” on the shield symbolize various aspects of Andriy Rabiy’s life and mission, which began in Ukraine and continue in the United States of America. The upper heraldic “field” (background/zone) is blue and contains three white stars arranged in an arch. These symbols come from the arms and flag of the United States of America and also represent the Archeparchy of Philadelphia, where he serves. The curve of the blue field can be said to recall the curve of the heavens and the protective mantle of the Mother of God.
The lower field is yellow and contains a blue three-barred cross mounted on green hills. Blue and yellow are the colours of Ukraine and a cross with three vertical bars is the symbol of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. The first hill recalls Mount Sinai, where Moses received The Law. The second— Golgotha, where Christ became the New Law in fulfilling the Old Covenant. The third symbolizes two hills in the city of Lviv, Kyr Andriy’s birthplace: the first is the hill on over which the city’s namesake, Prince Lev, built the High Castle (a symbol of the city); and the second, the hill on which Saint George’s Archcathedral stands, where Rabiy served as a young man, and where he will be ordained a bishop.
The form of the shield was chosen to best depict the internal elements, while drawing on a number of typical late medieval/ Renaissance Central European examples.
The external ornaments of the arms are the episcopal mantle, an Eastern crozier with two serpents entwined around the Cross (recalling Moses’ healing staff), and the processional cross carried before the bishop (In heraldry, only an archbishop has a double bar on this cross). While the internal elements are characterized by the simplicity of their number, colour, and arrangement, the externals are designed to reflect the dignity and solemnity of the episcopal office.
As an additional decoration, the heraldist trimmed the mantle with a yellow and blue band containing wheat and grapes, symbolizing the priesthood and the Eucharist. The mantle (mandyas) is ornamentally tied with chords to reveal the shield.
The Greek (Byzantine) mitre is ornamented like a crown with precious stones. This symbolizes the bishop’s authority, while reminding us of the crowns which the just shall received from Christ. Crowns are important in Byzantine sacramental theology and are used for the Mystery of Holy Matrimony (also known as Crowning).
Episcopal mottos are not mandatory but are very common. Kyr Andriy chose a portion of a verse from the Holy Scriptures that summarizes his high-priestly calling and also alludes to his studies in Church Law. Psalm 118 (119) verse 77 is a prayer for God’s mercy upon those who follow His Law: “Show me your compassion that I may live, for your law is my delight.” (In the original Church Slavonic: “Да прїидутъ мнѣ щедрѡты твоѧ, и живъ бyду, іакw законъ твoй поучeнїє моєєсть.”
http://annalesecclesiaeucrainae.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/the-coat-of-arms-of-kyr-andriy-rabiy.html
www.matthewalderman.com/
www.ukrarcheparchy.us/
30.08.2017
The coat of arms of the newly appointed Bishop-Elect Giovanni Peragine, Italian-born, Roman Catholic Titular Bishop of Phoenice (It. Fenice), Apostolic Administrator of Southern Albania (for the Albanian Greek Catholic Church, sui iuris Byzantine rite Eastern Catholic Church in union with Rome). The episcopal ordination of Bishop-Elect will take place on Thursday, September 7, 2017 in the Church of Saints Peter & Paul in Lushnjë, Albania. The Bishop-Elect will replace Bishop Hil Kabashi, Apostolic Administrator of Southern Albania 1996-2017.
29.08.2017
The coat of arms of the newly installed Bishop Raphael Adams of the Ecumenical Catholic Diocese of Mid-America (of the Ecumenical Catholic Communion) on Tuesday, March 7, 2017.
Bishop Raphael Adams served in the Roman Catholic Church as a Franciscan Brother of the Order of Friars Minor (ofm). He was ordained in 1975 for the Central Regionary Diocese of the Old Roman Catholic Church in North America. He affiliated with the Ecumenical Catholic Communion and served as an advisor on the Episcopal Council. In 2016 he began serving as the Bishop Forane for parishes of the Midwest region as it was forming itself into what is now the Ecumenical Diocese of Mid-America. He was elected in September of 2016 and installed as the Bishop Ordinary on March 7, 2017. |
27.08.2017
The coat of arms of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas (The Episcopal Church, United States) gets a makeover.
Recently the diocesan shield - essentially the diocesan logo - received a makeover. Brand by DC, a web development company out of Birmingham, Alabama, cleaned up the details of the diocesan shield so that it will print more clearly across multiple platforms, and so it will stand out when used online. The files of the diocesan shield can be found on the Graphics page: www.dwtx.org/resources/graphics.
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About the shield
The diocesan seal, designed by the Rev. Louis A. Parker, former rector of Trinity Church, Victoria, was adopted in 1927. In the upper left, the Alamo, cradle of Texas liberty, represents the planting of the Church banner in the new world. The star in the upper right represents the Lone Star of Texas and the star of Bethlehem.
In the lower left is the lion of St. Mark, signifying the first cathedral site in San Antonio and the wild nature of Texas. In the lower right, the ox represents St. Luke the Physician and the cattle of Texas.
Six capped flags remember the number of flags over Texas during its history with the seventh being that of the Church. Within the bishop’s miter, a spray of lilies (for St. Anthony of Padua), and a field of bells (for St. Anthony of Alexandria) are reminders of the namesake of San Antonio, the diocesan center city. Pearls for truth adorn the miter, and tabs for the Old and New Testament hang from the miter.
The motto, in Greek, from Mark’s Gospel, 9:23, reads “Everything is possible to one who has faith.”
27.07.2017
The Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Great Britain has launched a new official emblem.
The Eparchy of Great Britain, established in 2016, is the first eparchy of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in Europe, with see in Preston, Lancashire, England. Its present diocesan Bishop is Joseph Srampickal, consecrated October 9, 2016.
30.06.2017
The coat of arms of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, Olean, NY, United States.
St. Mary of the Angels Church was raised to a minor basilica by Pope Francis on Friday, 17th March 2017. The Inaugural Mass took place on Thursday, 27th June 2017. The Church is the 83rd minor basilica designated in the United States of America and the third minor basilica in the Diocese of Buffalo. This “heraldic achievement” is permitted for Church institutions like basilicas. The purpose is to graphically herald (or announce) who and what the bearer (our basilica) is in color and symbol. Behind the shield we display two insignia: 1— the title, Minor Basilica, symbolized in the ombrellino and 2— our honor, our unique relationship with the pope, symbolized in the papal keys. Elements in the shield describe the basilica itself. Very Rev. Gregory Dobson, first rector of the basilica, gave much thought to the interior elements (“charges”) that best describe this basilica and ultimately pared them down to the symbols in this design which we will explain in upcoming bulletins. The motto was chosen by Fr. Greg who never waivered from this choice of the first line from Psalm 121. We thank Rev. Dennis Mancuso, pastor of Our Lady of the Angels Church in Cuba, NY, for rendering our coat of arms in design collaboration with Jennifer Kane who wrote the Minor Basilica application. We thank Deacon Paul Sullivan of the Diocese of Providence, a renown American heraldist, for his expert consultation. A formal “Blazon” and description is forthcoming. BULLETIN JUL 2, 2017
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29.06.2017
The projects of the flag and coat of arms of the Holy Metropolis of Abkhazia (Аҧсны Амитрополиа Ҧшьеи).
During the evening dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of the new autocephaly of Abkhazian Church, held on June 8, 2017, presentation of the project of the flag and coat of arms of the
Holy Metropolis of Abkhazia (the author of the project – Akhra Smyr) was held in the conference hall of
the Atrium-Victoria Hotel (Sukhumi) , the artist – Georgy Zakhartsev).
Heraldic description:
The shield is quadrangular with a round base in the shape of St. Andrew’s cross. The first and fourth fields of shield are azure, the second and third ones are silver. In the place of honor in the first field of the shield Silver Byzantine cross is placed. In the second and third fields there are three water-carriers: two and one, one and two. In the fourth field of the shield there is a silver ship with sails. The shield is framed with an olive wreath of golden color. Explanation of the symbolism: Silver (white color) symbolizes Abkhazia, azure (blue color – the sea, through it the Apostles came to Abkhazia. The cross in a place of honor symbolizes the unity of Abkhazia with the whole Christian world. The cross-section of the shield in the shape of Andreevsky cross symbolizes Apostle St. Andrew, the holy apostle of Abkhazia, the Patriarchal Cathedral in Pitsunda was consecrated in his honor. Six water carriers symbolize the unity with the Holy Apostle Simon the Canaanite. The Roman ship symbolizes the way of penetration of Christianity in Abkhazia. Golden olive wreath symbolizes peace and prosperity of Christianity in Abkhazia. |
Heraldic description:
The flag is a rectangular cloth consisting of two equal vertical stripes, of white and blue colors. In the center of the flag there is a four-pointed white Byzantine cross in a blue edging. The ratio of the width of the flag to its length is 1: 2. Explanation of the symbolism: Two vertical stripes symbolize the holy apostles Andrew and Simon the Canaanite, who brought good news to Abkhazia. White color symbolizes Abkhazia, blue color – the sea, through it the Apostles came to Abkhazia. The position and form of the cross symbolize the connection of Abkhazia with the whole Christian world and the special role of Rome / Byzantium in the formation of the Christian Church in Abkhazia. |
https://anyha.org/en/apsny-amitropolia-psja-asymbolkwa/
Ecclesiastical Heraldry of the Abkhazian Orthodox Church
29.06.2017
The new coat of arms of Bishop Michael Callahan, newly elected earlier in May 2017 Presiding Bishop of the Catholic Church in America (CCIA; Old Catholic tradition). Previously he served as Coaudjator Bishop for the CCIA since 2016.
29.06.2017
The new symbols of the Old Catholic Church in Poland (Kościół Starokatolicki w Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej).
The new logo for the Church and the coat of arms of newly elected Head of the Church - Bishop Artur Wieciński were released.
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06.06.2017
The coat of arms and seal of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Bolsward, The Netherlands.
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Bolsward was elevated to the status of a 'Minor Basilica' on February 10, 2017 by Pope Francis, making it the 27th papal minor basilica in The Netherlands.
30.03.2017
The Cathedral of Sts. Pater and Paul in Legnica (Katedra Świętych Apostołów Piotra i Pawła w Legnicy), the Mother Church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Legnica (Diecezja Legnicka), Poland, launches new coat of arms.
29.03.2017
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalisz (Diecezja Kaliska), Poland, launches new coat of arms.
17.03.2017
The Eparchy of Volyn (Волинська єпархія УПЦ) of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Moscow Patriarchate launches new coat of arms.
17.02.2017
The new coat of arms of the Romanian Orthodox Eparchy of Maramures and Satmar (Episcopia Ortodoxă a Maramureșului și Sătmarului) in Romania.
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31.01.2017
The new coat of arms of Archbishop Leonardo Beg of the Old Catholic Province of St. Christopher
for Balkans (Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Hercegovina and Slovenia), a member church of the
World Council of National Catholic Churches.
Mons. Leonardo Beg adopted a new arms because on January 10, 2017 he received the rank of Archbishop of the newly created Province of St. Christopher (formerly he served as bishop of St. Methodius Old Catholic General Vicariate of Croatia and Region since 2013).
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Symbolism of Archbishop's Coat of Arms
Coat of arms itself, by the letters on the shield, expresses deep theological message. In vertical stroke of the cross, there are letters of God's Name from the Old Testament, YHWH (Jahve), while, in the horizontal line, there are letters IHS (Jesus Hominum Salvator - Jesus the Salvator of people). This reveals us the christological dimension: Jesus is trully God and trully human. The connection of Heaven and Earth is expressed, the connection of God's and human's creation, the breakthrough of timeless, saint God's world into our, sinful and transient ("per Ipsum et cum Ipso et in Ipso"). On the right, there is letter M, representing Virgin Mary, the main reason why had bishop Beg taken the spiritual path. The background of the shield is marian blue, pointing on the constant mercy and protective presence of Theotokos. On the bottom, there is a motto of St. Petrus, the Disciple: ''Tu est Christus, Filius Dei vivi'' - ''You are Christ, the Son of the Living God'' (Matthew16, 16), expressing the apostle's faith that Jesus is trully Christ. On that faith, He builds His Church, which even doors of Hell will not overcome. Taking that confession for motto, he expressed the deep faith in Jesus Christ, the only Founder of Church. (original text from the Church's official website)