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The arms show a millstone and a laurel wreath with a palm, the attributes of the martyrdom of St. Feliu (or Felix), the local patron saint. Felix was a 4<sup>th</sup> century martyr that was thrown to the sea with a millstone tied to his neck. The mount of rocks is a canting sign, "codines" meaning literally in Catalan "rocks". | The arms show a millstone and a laurel wreath with a palm, the attributes of the martyrdom of St. Feliu (or Felix), the local patron saint. Felix was a 4<sup>th</sup> century martyr that was thrown to the sea with a millstone tied to his neck. The mount of rocks is a canting sign, "codines" meaning literally in Catalan "rocks". | ||
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SANT FELIU DE CODINES
Region : Catalonia
Province : Barcelona
Official blazon
Escut caironat: d'atzur, un mont de penyes d'or movent de la punta acompanyat al cap d'una mola d'argent a la destra i d'una palma d'or posada en pal enfilant una corona de llorer d'argent a la sinistra. Per timbre una corona mural de vila.
Origin/meaning
These arms have been officially granted on 12th February 1991.
The arms show a millstone and a laurel wreath with a palm, the attributes of the martyrdom of St. Feliu (or Felix), the local patron saint. Felix was a 4th century martyr that was thrown to the sea with a millstone tied to his neck. The mount of rocks is a canting sign, "codines" meaning literally in Catalan "rocks".
The arms on an heraldic cover (1994) |
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Literature : Image taken from Wikipedia; background from Enric Fontvila, Barcelona.