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Barachois, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Aurora Patterson-Drainville
April 20, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 718
Arms of Dennis Paul DrainvilleBlazonOr a donkey passant supporting on its shoulder a staff proper flying therefrom a streamer Azure charged with a fleur-de-lis Or, on a chief embattled Azure a northern gannet tergiant diving Argent between six rays Or; SymbolismThe donkey refers to Aldo, who lived in the garden of the bishop’s residence in Québec, which in turn is represented by the fleur-de-lis on the streamer. The donkey represents hard work and humility, and is associated with Christ’s nativity and his entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. The cross of dark fur on the back of donkeys can also serve as an allusion to Christ. The crenellated line alludes to the fortifications of the city of Quebec. The gannet is a bird found in great abundance in the Gaspé region of Quebec, where Bishop Drainville lived for many years. In this descending position it alludes to depictions of the Holy Spirit in art, where it is shown as a dove. The rays allude to light and thus the name of Bishop Drainville’s daughter, Aurora, which means “dawn”. |
MottoBlazonJUSTICE • MERCY • HUMILITY; SymbolismThis phrase is taken from Micah 6:8: “And what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”. |
Flag of Dennis Paul DrainvilleBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Dennis Paul DrainvilleBlazonA donkey passant proper supporting on its shoulder a staff Or flying therefrom a streamer Azure charged with a fleur-de-lis Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Aurora Patterson-Drainville, daughter of Dennis Paul DrainvilleBlazonThe Arms of Dennis Paul Drainville debruised of a three-point label Or during her father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Arms of Dennis Paul Drainville impaled with the Arms of the See of Quebec (also known as the Anglican Diocese of Quebec)BlazonThe Arms of Dennis Paul Drainville impaled with the Arms of the See of Quebec (also known as the Anglican Diocese of Quebec) as registered in Volume VI, page 158; SymbolismBishop Drainville may bear his arms impaled with those of the See of Quebec (also known as the Anglican Diocese of Quebec) to indicate his service as Bishop of Quebec (2009-2017). |
Crest of Dennis Paul DrainvilleBlazonA demi-griffin Azure beaked, membered and holding in its dexter claw a crozier Or and resting its sinister claw on an open book proper; SymbolismThe griffin refers to Bishop Drainville’s mother’s family name, Griffin, and to the green demi-griffin crest of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, indicating that he once served as a Member of Provincial Parliament there. The crozier symbolizes his status as a bishop. The book represents the gospels and is taken from the arms of the Anglican Diocese of Quebec. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 31, 2018 in Volume 152, page 894 of the Canada Gazette.      |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert S. Bengry CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeIndividual |