Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena - Arms

Arms

Arms of Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena
Notes Arms was designed and adopted when the diocese was erected
Adopted 1884
Escutcheon The diocesan arms consists of a field of alternating silver (white) and green chevrons. On this field are the conjoined cross and a crown.
Symbolism The field of alternating silver (white) and green chevrons to portray the mountain peaks in the diocese. On this field are the conjoined cross and crown of Saint Helen, Empress and mother of Constantine, the Great. This traditional representation of Saint Helen is used to signify that she is the titular patroness of the See’s Cathedral-Church.

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