Arms of the Bishopric of Ely

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The Arms of the Bishopric of Ely are the traditional ecclesiastical heraldic shield representing the historic Anglican diocese centered on Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire, England.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf coat of arms
ecclesiastical heraldry
associatedWithBuilding Ely Cathedral NERFINISHED
associatedWithCounty Cambridgeshire NERFINISHED
associatedWithPlace Ely, Cambridgeshire NERFINISHED
associatedWithSee See of Ely NERFINISHED
blazon Gules, three ducal crowns or
category Anglican episcopal arms
English diocesan arms
charge three crowns
chargeType crown
church Church of England
country England
denomination Anglican
ecclesiasticalProvince Province of Canterbury
fieldTincture gules
hasHeraldicColor red
hasHeraldicMetal gold
hasMotto none traditionally displayed on the shield itself
heraldicAuthority College of Arms NERFINISHED
heritageStatus traditional arms
languageOfBlazon Norman French NERFINISHED
locatedInJurisdiction Diocese of Ely NERFINISHED
numberOfCharges 3
orientationOfCharges two and one
region East of England
religiousTradition Christianity
shieldShape heater shield
symbolizes episcopal authority in Ely
historic Diocese of Ely
tinctureOfCharges or
typeOfCrown ducal crown
usedBy Bishop of Ely NERFINISHED
Bishopric of Ely NERFINISHED
Diocese of Ely NERFINISHED
usedFor identification of the diocese
liturgical and ceremonial purposes
usedIn cathedral furnishings
diocesan publications
official documents
seals
usedOn cathedral signage
diocesan flag
episcopal coat of arms of the Bishop of Ely
usedSinceCentury medieval period

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Bishop of Ely hasCoatOfArms Arms of the Bishopric of Ely