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Québec, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Christine Caron and Jean-Philippe Caron
February 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 52
Arms of François CaronBlazonGules a lion passant guardant on a sword Or hilted Azure, on a chief wavy Or a sun in splendour rising Azure; SymbolismThe lion honours Mr. Caron’s ancestors, originally from Normandy, a French province whose arms bear two yellow lions on a red background. The sword recalls Mr. Caron’s career as an infantry officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. The sun, a source of life and a symbol of immortality, represents the sunsets at L’Islet-sur-Mer, where Mr. Caron comes from. The wavy division line symbolizes the St. Lawrence valley and river. |
CrestBlazonA phoenix Gules semé of crosses Argent rising from flames Or all issuant from a coronet flory Azure; SymbolismThe phoenix, a symbol of the resurrection of Christ, represents Mr. Caron’s determination in the face of life’s trials. The white crosses recall those of the arms and flag of the Order of Malta, in which he works to defend the faith and provide assistance to the needy. In addition to indicating Mr. Caron’s passion for genealogy, which has led him to discover ancestors within France’s royal families, the fleur-de-lis for him symbolizes the ideal of Christianity and chivalry. |
MottoBlazonCAR ON TIENT; SymbolismThis pun on the name Caron, meaning “Because we hold strong”, expresses the strength of character of the Carons and recalls the fact that the family has been rooted in Canada since the first half of the 17th century. |
Flag of François CaronBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of François CaronBlazonA hurt en soleil charged with a lion’s face Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Christine Caron, child of François CaronBlazonThe Arms of François Caron within a bordure Azure during her father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Jean-Philippe Caron, child of François CaronBlazonThe Arms of François Caron with two suns in splendour Azure instead of the sun rising; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 17, 2018 in Volume 152, page 3857 of the Canada Gazette.     |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of François Caron and Samy Khalid, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |