Saint Nicholas' Day

A design for the attributed arms of Saint Nicholas, designed by Michael Quigley, American Heraldry Society and rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024. 

On December 6th, the Church observes the Feast of St. Nicholas of Myra who died on this day 343 A.D.  My friend and heraldic colleague Father Guy Selvester blogs more about our beloved December saint here.  The attributed arms above were designed by another friend and heraldic colleague from the American Heraldry Society, Michael Quigley.

We can blazon these arms as:  Per fess fir twigs Vert and Gules, three bezants.  

Attributed arms, of course, are those armorial ensigns appropriated to an individual who did not bear arms--likely because she or he lived pre-heraldry.  Can you imagine?  

Banner of arms
rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024.

I chose darker versions for the tinctures and bezants for an old world feel.  I think it works!