This symbol, which you will see at every Episcopal Church, is the official “logo” of The Episcopal Church (TEC), and represents our history. The red Cross of St. George on a white field is symbolic of the Church of England. The blue field in the upper left corner is the Episcopal Church.

For over 55 years the “Episcopal Church Welcomes You” sign has guided parishioners to Episcopal churches around the world, becoming one of the most recognizable and welcoming symbols of our vibrant community.

The seal and flag serve as emblems of the Episcopal Church. The design is seen on signs, publications, decals, letterheads, pins, and many other places. Some congregations display the Episcopal Church flag and the American flag in the church or parish hall.

Jun 6, 2018 · Episcopal. The Episcopal shield incorporates two different crosses: the large red cross is St. George’s Cross (of the Church of England) and the nine smaller crosses in the upper left-hand corner form a St. Andrew’s Cross (of the Church of Scotland) - nine represents the number of original American dioceses that founded the Episcopal Church.

Heraldry in the Episcopal Church of the United States. This article is by Thomas Rightmyer. The national Episcopal Church has a shield and flag: Argent, a cross gules, on a canton azure nine cross-crosslets argent in saltire.

The red Cross of St. George on a white field is symbolic of the Church of England. The blue field in the upper left corner is the Episcopal Church. It features a Cross of St. Andrew, in recognition of the fact that the first American bishop was consecrated in Scotland.

Feb 6, 2012 · The new graphic guidelines outlining important details for the use of the Episcopal Church shield and logos, including fonts, color palette, use of the shield, and important design information are available here.

The red cross (as a Greek or Latin cross in the shield, or a Nordic cross in the flag) is an unmistakable reference to the St. George's Cross of England and reflects the Episcopal Church's Anglican roots.

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May 16, 2019 · The creation of the flag of the Episcopal Church is most closely associated with the efforts of William M. Baldwin, a layman in the Diocese of Long Island. Around the year 1918, Bishop Frederick Burgess of Long Island appointed Baldwin to plan a procession through the grounds of the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City.