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| − | One of the subjects of the members of The Augustan Society, Inc., is heraldry, and ecclesiastical heraldry is an important and unique facet thereof. Thus it is appropriate for the Society to include an '''Ecclesiastical Heraldry Study Group'''. It is led by a [[ | + | One of the subjects of the members of The Augustan Society, Inc., is heraldry, and ecclesiastical heraldry is an important and unique facet thereof. Thus it is appropriate for the Society to include an '''Ecclesiastical Heraldry Study Group'''. It is led by a [[Coordinators|Coordinator]] who is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the [[Dean of Studies]]. |
| − | The | + | The focus of this Study Group is to examine, document, and understand the history and aesthetic attributes of ecclesiastical heraldic arms. This includes arms from Christian churches, but also Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, and other religions with a heraldic tradition. Chivalric insignia granted by ecclesiastical institutions are also studied. |
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| + | This group is presently dormant, but may be revived by any interested Member by petition to the [[Dean of Studies]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:06, 4 December 2023
One of the subjects of the members of The Augustan Society, Inc., is heraldry, and ecclesiastical heraldry is an important and unique facet thereof. Thus it is appropriate for the Society to include an Ecclesiastical Heraldry Study Group. It is led by a Coordinator who is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Dean of Studies.
The focus of this Study Group is to examine, document, and understand the history and aesthetic attributes of ecclesiastical heraldic arms. This includes arms from Christian churches, but also Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, and other religions with a heraldic tradition. Chivalric insignia granted by ecclesiastical institutions are also studied.
This group is presently dormant, but may be revived by any interested Member by petition to the Dean of Studies.
