Predrag Popović
Personal coat of arms of the parish priest of Radovanje
- Bearer
- Father Predrag Popović
- Office
- Parish priest of Radovanje
- Place
- Velika Plana (Radovanje)
- Origin
- Vrnjačka Banja
- Author of the blazon
- Predrag Popović
- Artist
- Damjan Ilić
Blazon
On a red field is a large silver chalice adorned with five red rubies; the chalice is supported by two gold eagles facing each other with wings displayed. The dexter eagle (heraldic dexter) bears a small red cross on its breast, while the sinister eagle bears a red heart on its breast. At the base of the shield are gold thorn branches intertwined with a silver chain.
On a steel knight's helm in profile, with a red and gold wreath, stands a red dragon with wings displayed and tail raised. The dragon is pierced through the breast by three silver arrows with gold heads and feathers.
Red, lined with gold, rendered in rich acanthus forms spreading symmetrically on both sides of the helm.
On a gold ribbon beneath the shield the motto is written in black Cyrillic letters: ЉУБАВ СВЕ ПОБЕЂУЈЕ (“Love conquers all”).
Symbolism and meaning
The arms of the Popović family carry a profound story of priestly heritage, sacrifice and unshakeable faith. Each element of the composition is carefully chosen to reflect the spiritual path and ethics of the bearer of the insignia.
The silver chalice is the central motif and a direct association with the surname Popović (“pop”, priest) and the priestly calling. As a liturgical cup, it represents spiritual nourishment, fellowship and the Holy Mystery of Communion. The gold eagles supporting it symbolise heavenly power and spiritual vigilance. The cross and heart on their breasts represent faith and love — the foundations of Christian life.
In the lower part of the shield, the thorns and chains recall the trials, hard times and historical bondage through which the family and the people passed while keeping their dignity. The most dramatic element is the wounded red dragon in the crest. Pierced by arrows, it represents self-sacrifice and readiness to suffer for higher aims. It is the guardian who takes the blows upon himself to protect the holy thing on the shield.
The dominant red symbolises blood, suffering and courage, while gold and silver indicate purity of intent and the nobility of spiritual roots. The motto “Love conquers all” crowns this heraldic story as the final triumph of meaning over suffering.
