Coat of arms of the Macedonian Orthodox Church – Ohrid Archbishopric

Coat of arms of the Macedonian Orthodox Church – Ohrid Archbishopric
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Adopted November 12, 2009
Crest Mitra of archbishops of Ohrid archbishopric
Escutcheon Church of St. Sophia
Supporters pall in red and silver color
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Use Macedonian Orthodox Church – Ohrid Archbishopric

Coat of arms of the Macedonian Orthodox Church – Ohrid Archbishopric is the official symbol of the Macedonian Orthodox Church – Ohrid Archbishopric adopted on November 12, 2009, replacing the old coat of arms of the church. The new coat of arms was admissible on the meeting in Skopje where the historical name "Ohrid Archbishopric" was added on church's name. With the new emblem is changed the display of the Church of the Virgin Mary with Church of St. Sophia in Ohrid, regardless of other heraldic changes.[1]

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