Arms of the Parish of St. Bartholomew
Arms of the Parish of St. Bartholomew
Blazon
Per Chevron Azure and Gules a chevron Or between in dexter chief a lion passant guardant Or bearing in its dexter forepaw a maple leaf Gules fimbriated Or in sinister chief a triple-towered castle Argent port and windows Gules and in base a St. Bartholomew's knife blade upwards Argent handle Or the chevron charged at the honour point with a chalice Gules;
Symbolism
The chalice is a symbol of the Eucharist. The flaying knife is the traditional emblem of St. Bartholomew, being the instrument of his martyrdom. The lion holding the maple leaf is based on the Royal Crest of Canada, which is used as the emblem of the office of the Governor General. It indicates the historical relationship between the parish and nearby Rideau Hall. The castle of three towers is taken from the arms of Edinburgh, Scotland, and refers to the church’s location in the Ottawa neighbourhood of New Edinburgh.
Motto of the Parish of St. Bartholomew
Blazon
IN YOUR LIGHT WE SEE LIGHT;
Symbolism
This motto is taken from Psalm 36:9.
