The Coat of Arms of Montenegro was changed by an act of Parliament in 1993. It replaced the insignia of the former Socialist Republic of Montenegro to the present traditional insignia. It is now the central motif of the Flag of Montenegro, changed in 2004. 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... Official language Serbo-Croatian, Serbian, Croatian, Slovenian, Bosnian, Macedonian Capital Belgrade Largest city Belgrade Area (1991)  - Total  - % water Ranked xxst 255,804 km² Negligible Population  - Total (2004)  - Density Ranked xxth 20,522,972 80/km² Currency Yugoslav dinar Time zone  - in summer CET (UTC+1) CEST (UTC+2) National anthem... Flag of Montenegro (2004-present) The flag of Montenegro was changed on July 12th 2004 by the Parliament of Montenegro into a red banner bearing the coat of arms adopted in 1993. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Coat of Arms of Montenegro

It represents the two-headed eagle in flight, of the House of Petrovic, a symbol of Byzantine and ultimately Roman origin. The motif was used by the medieval rulers of Zeta - the House of Crnojević, as well as various other European dynasties. The layout of the Montenegrin coat is copied from that of the Russian Empire, with which the ruling family of Montenegro had close dynastic and political ties in the 19th century when the coat was adopted. Image File history File links Coat_of_arms_of_Montenegro. ... Image File history File links Coat_of_arms_of_Montenegro. ... == The origins of the symbol == I. The oriental origine of the Two-headed eagle A/ The apparition of the symbol with the Hittites It seems that two-headed symbols are known for long time. ... The Princely, later Royal House of Montenegro. ... Byzantine Empire (Greek: Βυζαντινή Αυτοκρατορία) is the term conventionally used since the 19th century to describe the Greek-speaking Roman Empire during the Middle Ages, centered at its capital in Constantinople. ... The Roman Forum was the central area around which ancient Rome developed. ... Zeta or ZETA can refer to: Zeta (letter), of the Greek alphabet Science: Zeta functions, in mathematics Riemann zeta function Tropical Storm Zeta (2005), formed in December 2005 and lasted through January 2006 Z-pinch, in fusion power Geography: Zeta (Mexico), a magazine from Tijuana, Mexico Zeta (state), a medieval... The House of Crnojević was a medieval dynasty that ruled the Kingdom of Zeta. ... A dynasty is a family or extended family which retains political power across generations, or more generally, any organization which extends dominance in its field even as its particular members change. ... Official language Russian Official Religion Russian Orthodox Christianity Capital Saint Petersburg (Petrograd 1914-1925) Area Approx. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The lion passant in the centre is a sign of episcopal authority and represents the Biblical theme of the resurrection, or Christ Victorious. After Montenegro regained its independence and was liberated from the failing Serbian state, it gradually became a theocracy in order to preserve unity before numerous Turkish invasions of the country. For this reason, the authority of the chuch was reflected in various insignia of the age. After the establishment of the secular dynastic succession in 1851, the lion was placed beneath the eagle, while the initials of the ruler stood on the shield: notably, that of Danilo I, Prince of Montenegro, Danilo II, Prince of Montenegro and King Nicholas I of Montenegro. Curiously, Danilo I was still a prince-bishop while the standard bearing his initials was used. The modern coat of arms placed the lion d'or back on the shield, erasing that monarchic symbol. Today, Montenegro is a secular, democratic republic, so the fact that the crown of the Petrovic-Njegos dynasty was also represented created some controversy at the time of its adoption. However, this solution proved extremely popular and the coat of arms can be seen not only in schools, government offices, etc., but in many private houses, places of business, and private universities and is a common display of national pride. This article concerns itself with Jewish, Christian , Islamic and other religious interpretations of the concept of the resurrection of the dead. ... This page is about the title or the Divine Person. For the Christian figure, see Jesus. ... This article is about the country in Europe. ... ... The term theocracy is commonly used to describe a form of government in which a religion or faith plays the dominant role. ... This article concerns secularity, that is, being secular, in various senses. ... 1851 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Danilo I Petrović-Njegoš (Cyrilic: Данило I Петровић- Његош) (circa 1670 - January 11, 1735, reigned 1697-1735). ... Danilo II Petrović Njegoš, (May 25, 1826 – August 13, 1860), Prince Daniel II of Montenegro, was sovereign ruler (Vladika) and later Prince (Knez) of Montenegro from 1851 to 1860. ... King Nikola I King Nikola I Petrović Njegoš (Serbian Cyrillic: Краљ Никола I Петровић Његош) (October 7, 1841- March 2, 1921) was the only king of Montenegro, reigning as a king from 1910 to 1918 and as a prince from 1860 to 1910. ... Prince-Bishop was the title given bishops who held secular powers, beside their inherent clerical power. ... Crown names several entities associated with monarchy: A crown (headgear), the headgear worn by a monarch, other high dignitaries, divinities etcetera. ...

Trivia

The use and public display of the Montenegrin coat of arms was punishable by law following Serbia's forcible annexation of Montenegro and its incorporation into the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (known as the Kingdom of Yugoslavia beginning with the Karadjordjevic dictatorship of 1929) in the aftermath of World War I. As Montenegro was a country allied to Serbia during the war, this caused outrage and revolt. The War Flag, bearing the coat of arms of Kingdom of Montenegro, was used by the resistance following the Christmas Uprising against Serbian occupying forces in Cetinje. Serbia and Montenegro  â€“ Serbia      â€“ Vojvodina      â€“ Kosovo (UN admin. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... The Kingdom of Yugoslavia was a Balkan state which existed from December 1, 1918 to mid-April 1941. ... Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia Flag of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia The Kingdom of Yugoslavia was a kingdom in the Balkans which existed from the end of World War I until World War II. It occupied an area made up of the present-day states of Bosnia... Aleksandar I KaraÄ‘orÄ‘ević King Alexander I of Yugoslavia (Serbian Kralj Aleksandar I KaraÄ‘orÄ‘ević, in Cyrillic Краљ Александар I Карађорђевић) (Cetinje, Montenegro, 16 December 1888 – Marseille, France, 9 October 1934) of the Royal House of KaraÄ‘orÄ‘ević was the first king of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia (1929–34) and... 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Combatants Allies: Serbia, Russia, France, Romania, Belgium, British Empire, United States, Italy, and others Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire Casualties Military dead: 5 million Civilian deaths: 3 million Total of dead: 8 million Military dead: 4 million Civilian deaths: 3 million Total dead: 7 million The First... The history of Montenegro begins in the early Middle Ages, after the arrival of the Slavs into that part of the former Roman province of Dalmatia that forms present-day Montenegro. ... Christmas Uprising or Christmas Rebellion was an uprising which occurred in Montenegro after the First World War. ... Mayor Municipality area {{{municipalaty}}} km² Population  - city  - municipality 14,700 18,749 Time zone Summer Time CET (UTC +1) CEST (UTC +2) Founded Latitude Longitude Area code +381 86 Car plates CT Official website:[1] Cetinje (Цетиње) is a small city (population 14,700 in 2003) located in Serbia and Montenegro. ...

External links

Government of Montenegro, National Symbols Act (in Montenegrin)