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Sunday, March 31, 2024

Some Recent Ecclesiastical Flags

In honor of the today being the Feast of the Resurrection, I'm sharing a few emblazonments that I recently completed from Pierre de Chaignon la Rose's (1872-1941) portfolio.  I was working on a study of armorial flags, or banners of arms.  I find that I learn best when actively practicing something--getting one's hands dirty, so to speak.

While I am no means a digital heraldic artist, it is rewarding to see these flags come to life.  I dare say many of these arms la Rose designed never became armorial flags, and I relish the challenge to create something new from something old.  Rendering the arms of the Archdiocese of Seattle was rather interesting and I learned a few new tricks.  Enjoy!
The Episcopal Church.
Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024.

Diocese of Richmond (Virginia).
Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024.
Archdiocese Cincinnati flag banner coat of arms
Archdiocese of Cincinnati (OH).
Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024.

Archdiocese Philadelphia flag banner coat of arms
Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024.

Archdiocese Seattle flag banner coat of arms
Archdiocese of Seattle.
Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024.

St. Mary's abbey flag banner coat of arms
St. Mary's Abbey (Benedictine), Morristown, NJ.
Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024.

St. Vincent Archabbey flag banner coat of arms
St. Vincent's Archabbey (Benedictine), Latrobe, PA.
Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024.
Diocese Springfield flag banner coat of arms
Diocese of Springfield (IL).
Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024.

Diocese Portland flag banner coat of arms
Diocese of Portland (OR).
Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024.
Diocese Lincoln flag banner coat of arms
Diocese of Lincoln (NE).
Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024.
Archdiocese Omaha flag banner coat of arms
Archdiocese of Omaha (NE).
Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024.
Diocese Lead Rapid City flag banner coat of arms
Diocese of Lead (now Rapid City).
Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024.

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