Diocese of Central Gulf Coast

DIOCESE OF CENTRAL GULF COAST

Denomination : Anglican

Arms (crest) of Diocese of Central Gulf Coast

Official blazon

Barry wavy or and azure, an anchor in pale gules on a chief sable, a dove descendant argent between two saltires or.

Origin/meaning

The Waves symbolizes the Gulf of Mexico. The Anchor symbolizes Hope. When formed in 1971 it was considerated to name it the Diocese of the Holy Spirit. The Dove a Symbol of the Holy Spirit alluds to this. The Saltires alludes to the Flags of Alabama and Florida, the Two States in which the Diocese is located.