Diocese of Orkney

DIOCESE OF ORKNEY

Country : United Kingdom
Denomination : Anglican

Incorporated into : 1857 Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney

Official blazon

Argent, St Magnus vested in royal robes, on his head an antique crown, in his dexter hand a sceptre all proper.

Origin/meaning

The arms were used by the diocese, but never officially matriculated.

The arm show St. Magnus of Norway, the patron saint of the diocese.

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