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Denomination : Anglican | Denomination : Anglican | ||
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====Official blazon==== | ====Official blazon==== | ||
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The previous arms were adopted in 1853 and have been in use until 1887. | The previous arms were adopted in 1853 and have been in use until 1887. | ||
[[File:grahamstown1.rel.gif|center|Arms of {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:grahamstown1.rel.gif|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
The saltire, or St Andrew’s Cross, commemorates the founding of the Diocese, with that of Natal, on St Andrew’s Day 1853. The anchor again refers to the Diocese of Cape town. | The saltire, or St Andrew’s Cross, commemorates the founding of the Diocese, with that of Natal, on St Andrew’s Day 1853. The anchor again refers to the Diocese of Cape town. | ||