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Victoria, British Columbia
Grant of a Flag and Badge
June 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 86
Flag of The Anglican Synod of the Diocese of British ColumbiaBlazonThe Flag of The General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada as recorded in Volume III, page 16, charged in fess point with the Arms of The Anglican Synode of the Diocese of British Columbia as recorded in Volume V, page 85; SymbolismThe placement of the arms of the diocese at the centre of the Flag of the Anglican Church of Canada follows the pattern of other Anglican diocesan flags in Canada. |
Badge of The Anglican Synod of the Diocese of British ColumbiaBlazonA cross patté quadrate Gules between four dragonflies volant in saltire their tails inward Sable embellished Argent and Azure their wings Azure embellished Argent; SymbolismThe cross is taken from the coat of arms of the Diocese of British Columbia, and was originally used in the seal of the first bishop of the Diocese, George Hills. The dragonfly is used as an emblem of the diocese and as a symbol of reconciliation with local First Nations, for whom it is a symbol of change, transformation and swiftness. Its design was created by Coast Salish artist Douglas LaFortune of the Tsawout First Nation in the Saanich peninsula of Vancouver Island. The position of these dragonflies alludes to the badge of the Anglican Church of Canada, a red cross with maple leaves positioned between the limbs. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 17, 2018 in Volume 152, page 3859 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. PainterKatherine Golightly CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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