Đurica
Miodrag and Vladan Đurica
- Bearer
- Miodrag and Vladan Đurica
- Place
- Belgrade / Rotterdam
- Origin
- Kosovo and Metohija / Herzegovina
- Author
- Dragomir Acović
- Registration
- Serbian Heraldry Society
Blazon
On a blue field, in the centre, silver hands joined in prayer, set upright; above the hands a gold cross with plain arms.
On an open silver knight's helm set facing front, as a crest: a bird in flight (a dove), silver, with wings displayed, shown naturally, turned to the right.
Blue and silver, divided symmetrically on both sides, stylised in a moderately Baroque form.
On a silver ribbon, in black letters, is written: МОЛИХ СЕ И БИ
Symbolism and meaning
The arms of the Đurica brotherhood are a unique combination of Christian piety and family perseverance. The central motif of hands joined in prayer, above which hovers a gold cross, directly reflects the family motto “Молих се и би” (“I prayed and it came to pass”), pointing to faith as the basic driving force and protector through the centuries.
The Đurica brotherhood has a rich history of dispersal and migration. From their origins in Herzegovina and Kosovo and Metohija, by way of Luštica, their paths led to Dalmatia, Bosnia, and as far as Italy and Tunisia. Today the bearers of the insignia are distinguished engineers in Belgrade and Rotterdam.
