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Guelph, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
April 20, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 701
Arms of St. George's Church (Guelph)BlazonArgent a cross, in the dexter canton an ancient crown Gules; SymbolismThe red cross on white is the attributed arms of Saint George. The crown is taken from the arms of the City of Guelph, where the church is located. |
MottoBlazonMAKE JESUS CHRIST KNOWN; SymbolismThe motto is the church’s mission statement. |
Flag of St. George’s Church (Guelph)BlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of St. George’s Church (Guelph)BlazonA cross Gules surmounted by a bell Or; SymbolismThe cross alludes to Saint George. The bell evokes the carillon of the church which calls people to service. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 31, 2018 in Volume 152, page 893 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of St. George’s Church (Arms) and Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald (Badge), assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDesirée Kern CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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