ecclesiastical heraldic emblem

An ecclesiastical heraldic emblem is a symbolic coat of arms or badge used by a church, cleric, or religious institution to represent its authority, identity, and spiritual mission within heraldic tradition.

Observed surface forms (4)

• papal coat of arms ×2
• ecclesiastical coat of arms ×1
• ecclesiastical heraldry ×1
• symbol of the papacy ×1

Instances (5)

• coat of arms of the Holy See
• Coat of arms of Benedict XVI via concept surface "ecclesiastical coat of arms"
• papal coat of arms of Pope Francis via concept surface "papal coat of arms"
• Coat of arms of Pope Julius III via concept surface "papal coat of arms"
• crossed keys of Saint Peter via concept surface "symbol of the papacy"