Identification of the bearer: Athanasios Valerianos, orthdox bishop of Kythira (1630-1636)
Historical Notice: This particular coat-of-arms belongs to Athanasios Valerianos, Orthdox bishop of Kythira (1630-1636). The presence of supporters depicted on either side of the shield (in this case, two angels), is quite uncommon in the Greek areas.
Notes: Photo Kostis Kallivretakis, 2006
Identification of the Coat-of-Arms: Valerianos
Is Referenced By:
Sp. N. Avouris, «Κυθήρων Μητρόπολις» [«Metropolis of Kythira»], Θρησκευτική και Ηθική Εγκυκλοπαίδεια, v. 7, Athens 1965, p. 1085-1088
G.N.Leontsinis, The Island of Kythera: A Social History (1700-1863), Αθήνα 1987
Type:
Herald monument
Research Title:
Heraldic Monuments of Greece
Research Center:
Institute of Neohellenic Research/ National Hellenic Research Foundation
Research Supervisor:
Leonidas Kallivretakis
Rights Holder:
Institute of Neohellenic Research/ National Hellenic Research Foundation
Subjects:
Heraldic Monument
Coat of arms
Heraldry
Emblem
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