Wittichenau

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WITTICHENAU

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Bautzen (until 2008 Kamenz)
Additions : 1957 Brischko; 1978 Keula; 1994 Dubring, Hoske (1950 Rachlau), Kotten (1950 Saalau), Maukendorf, Sollschwitz; 1995 Spohla

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the only historical seal of the city, dating from the 17^th century. It is based on the arms and seal of the Marienstern Abbey in Kamenz, which at the time owned the town. The patron saint of the abbey was St. Mary.