Arms of Marc Antoine Bourgeois
Arms of Marc Antoine Bourgeois
Blazon
Ermine a rod of Aesculapius surmounting a balance Gules, on a chief wavy Azure a mullet Or within a cord Argent;
Symbolism
The balance and ermine fur, traditionally associated with the judiciary and justice, allude to Mr. Bourgeois’ profession as a lawyer. The rod of Aesculapius represents his wife, a physician. The wavy chief is taken from the armorial bearings of the Association des Bourgeois d’Acadie. The star is the primary symbol of Acadia. The Franciscan rope refers to the Saint-François, the ship on which Jacques Bourgeois sailed to settle in Port-Royal in 1641.
Crest of Marc Antoine Bourgeois
Blazon
Issuant from a coronet of maple leaves and fleurs-de-lis Or a demi-griffin Sable holding between its claws a open book Argent edged Gules;
Symbolism
An attribute of Nemesis, the goddess of retribution, whose chariot it pulled, the griffin symbolizes justice for Mr. Bourgeois. The book represents the Université de Moncton, Mr. Bourgeois’ alma mater, as well as history, geography and reading. The maple leaves and fleurs-de-lis represent Canada and France, the country of his ancestors.
Motto of Marc Antoine Bourgeois
Blazon
UBI MEL IBI APES;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “Where there is honey, there are bees”.
