Wien-Mariahilf

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WIEN-MARIAHILF

State : Wien (Vienna)

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Origin/meaning

Mariahilf is named after the parish church and former place of pilgrimage to the chapel of St. Mary. The arms show St John assisting the Austrian fleet in the naval battle of Lepanto.

Literature : Ströhl, 1902; Coffee Hag album, 1930s; http://www.wien.gv.at/bezirke/bezirkswappen/