Municipality of Sopishte
Arms of rural municipality
Registered under number 3/2023 on 29.9.2023
Blazon
Shield
Or, mother goddess Gules, on a bordure Gules 4 cherry blossoms Argent seeded Or and 4 bunches of grapes.
Crown
Palisade crown Or
Wreath
Oak wreath Vert wrapped with ribbons Gules and Or
Blazon
Ivan Nacevski
Emblazon
Jovan Jonovski
Symbolism
The central element of the coat of arms is a stylized Goddess – Mother with peculiarities of the one found in the territory of the Municipality of Sopishte, in Govrlevo. The element emphasizes the long and rich history of the municipality and represents an original expression recognizable and characteristic of Sopishte. Other elements are grape and cherry blossom. They symbolize the wine and fruit-growing tradition of the municipality, for which it is recognizable. The oak branch under the shield also represents the oak forests in the municipality.
