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Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
July 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 273
Arms of Ronald Arthur WardBlazonArgent on a cross quadrate between four escutcheons Gules the first and fourth charged with a cross crosslet and the second and third with a pulpit Or, an open book proper bound Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The crosses, book and pulpits refer to Dr. Ward’s profession as a clergyman,evangelist and scholar of the New Testament. The cross-crosslets also appear in the arms of Wycliffe College, Toronto, where he held the position of Professor of New Testament. |
CrestBlazonA padlock in front of a key wards in chief to the sinister Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The padlock and key make a pun on Dr. Ward’s name, “ward” meaning “guardian,” but also being a part of the security mechanism of both the lock and the key. |
MottoBlazonSECURITAS IN FIDE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase meaning “Safety in faith.” makes reference both to the Crest and to Dr. Ward's calling as a clergyman." |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 27, 2021 in Volume 155, page 1317 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 20 March 1957. |