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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===

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SAINT HELIER

Coat of arms (crest) of Saint Helier

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms of the Parish of St. Helier show two crossed axes on a blue background. Helier (in Latin: Helerius) was born in Tongeren in Belgium, probably between 510 and 520 AD. He probably arrived in Jersey around 535 - 545 AD. He was martyred in approximately 550-560 AD. He died during a Viking raid by decapitation. Hence the axe as his symbol.


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