Decanate of Svitavy

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DECANATE OF SVITAVY

Diocese: Olomouc
Denomination : Roman Catholic

Official blazon

Czech	V červeném štítě stříbrná lilie. Okraj štítu stříbrný pilovaný.
English	of Svitavy No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation

Origin/meaning

Bruno von Schauenburg, the Bishop of Olomouc 1245-1281, originally joined Svitavy to the Olomouc province and the piles around the shield are taken from his arms. The silver lily shows the dedication of the deacon's church to the Virgin Mary.

Literature: Image and information from here.