Diocese of Orkney

DIOCESE OF ORKNEY

Country : United Kingdom
Denomination : Anglican

Incorporated into: 1857 Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney

Arms (crest) of Diocese of 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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