The Coat of Arms of Catholic Dioceses in Slovakia Cover Image

Erby katolíckych diecéz na Slovensku
The Coat of Arms of Catholic Dioceses in Slovakia

Author(s): Peter Zubko
Subject(s): History
Published by: Univerzita Konštantína Filozofa v Nitre, Filozofická fakulta
Keywords: Catholic dioceses; coat of arms; armorial figures; ecclesiastical heraldry

Summary/Abstract: In Slovakia, there are twelve Catholic dioceses, of which eight Roman Catholic, three Greek Catholic and one military. Each diocese has own coat of arms. The coat of arms began to emerge in the 1970s. The most important author of coats of arms is Mr. Zdenko G. Alexy. This article explains the motives of coats of arms, armorial figures selections, date of acceptance and use, as well as the authorship of coats of arms.

  • Issue Year: 17/2013
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 32-39
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Slovak