Arms of Sophie Robichaud Lothian
Arms of Sophie Robichaud Lothian
Blazon
Per saltire 1st and 4th Argent semé of pallets Azure, 2nd and 3rd Argent semé of barrulets wavy Azure, overall a cinquefoil Or pierced Argent;
Symbolism
The blue and white colours, as well as the wavy bands, represent water and the passages of one’s life. For Dr. Robichaud, water refers to the ocean crossing undertaken by her ancestors when they came to settle in Canada. The petals of the stylized flower represent her five children, and the white pearl in the centre is a symbol of wisdom. The design in the shape of a cross symbolizes the importance of the Catholic faith for her family.
Crest of Sophie Robichaud Lothian
Blazon
A dolphin enarched Azure charged with a triskelion Or and issuant from waves proper;
Symbolism
As a mammal known for its intelligence, its ability to adapt and its aptitude for communication, the dolphin embodies the ideal characteristics of the scientific researcher. The triskelion, a symbol with three spirals, evokes Dr. Robichaud’s three ancestral origins: the Poitou region of France for the paternal Robichaud line; Brittany, also in France, for the maternal Gervais line; and Canada, the country to which these families immigrated and which they helped to build.
Motto of Sophie Robichaud Lothian
Blazon
SAPIENTIAM IN PROFUNDUM;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “In the depths, wisdom.”
