Dr Živojin Petrović
- Bearer
- Dr Živojin Petrović
- Field of activity
- Futurologist and patron
- Place
- Belgrade
- Year
- 2024.
- Registration
- Serbian Heraldry Society
- Author
- M. Drašković
- Artist
- Ljubodrag Grujić
Blazon
Divided horizontally; in the upper gold field an open silver book on which two atom symbols are drawn in blue, accompanied to left and right by a red sun; in the lower red field two gold lions rampant facing each other, supporting a central silver stylised motif of an eagle bursting from lightning bolts.
A steel knight's helm set in profile to the right, with a wreath of green and gold.
From a gold crown on the helm issues a gold lion holding in its right forepaw a silver cogwheel at whose centre is a red five-pointed star.
Green, lined with gold, richly stylised and spread symmetrically on both sides of the helm.
On a gold ribbon is written in black letters: SOL LUCET OMNIBUS (The sun shines for all).
Symbolism and meaning
The arms of Dr Živojin Petrović are a unique heraldic composition celebrating enlightenment, science and the power of creative work, uniting a futurological view of the world with noble tradition.
The gold of the upper field and the motif of the open book with atom symbols clearly point to devotion to knowledge and the physical sciences. The red suns on gold further emphasise the energy and intellectual alertness of the bearer. In the lower part, the facing lions and the silver eagle with lightning bolts symbolise the power that comes from mastering the forces of nature and electrical energy, a direct allusion to the spirit of Tesla and to scientific breakthroughs.
The cogwheel with a star in the crest suggests industrial progress and technical precision, guarded by the lion as a symbol of dignity and protection. The choice of the Latin motto “Sol lucet omnibus” (The sun shines for all) confirms Dr Petrović's humanist approach, emphasising that knowledge, light and progress are a common good intended for the whole of humanity.
These insignia, the fruit of cooperation between leading Serbian heraldists, are a lasting record of the visionary work and patronage of the armiger.
