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Aurora, Ontario
Registration of Arms
August 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 50
Arms of St. Andrew’s CollegeBlazonAzure on a saltire Argent between in chief a maple leaf and in base a thistle Or, an open book proper bound Sable edged Or; SymbolismThe white X-shape on blue is the coat of arms attributed to St. Andrew. The maple leaf and the thistle refer to the school’s Canadian identity and Scottish heritage respectively. The book refers to the school’s educational mandate. |
MottoBlazonΑΝΔΡΙΖΕΣΘΕ ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΥΣΟΕ; SymbolismMeaning “Quit ye like men, be strong,” this Greek phrase is taken from 1 Corinthians 16:13. The first word of the motto is the origin of the name Andrew, which means “manly.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 18, 2006 in Volume 140, page 3687 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not applicable PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution
Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems have been originally recorded in the records of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh, Scotland, 17 November 1978. |