Sint-Goriks-Oudenhove

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Civic heraldry of Belgium - Belgische Gemeentewapens / Armorial de Belgique
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SINT-GORIKS-OUDENHOVE

Province : Oost-Vlaanderen
Incorporated into : 1970 Zottegem

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Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on August 4, 1818.

The arms show two beehives and some tools, all symbols for the importance of agriculture in the municipality. The flaming heart in the upper half is a symbol for the local patron saint.

Literature : Servais, 1955 [[Category:Granted 1818]