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Coat of arms of the Macedonian Orthodox Church – Archdiocese of Ohrid

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Coat of arms of the Macedonian Orthodox Church – Ohrid Archbishopric
AdoptedNovember 12, 2009
CrestMitra of archbishops of Ohrid archbishopric
ShieldChurch of St. Sophia
Supporterspall in red and silver color
Earlier version(s)File:Coat of arms of the Macedonian Orthodox Church.svg
UseMacedonian 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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