Arms of Fabian O’Dea
Arms of Fabian O’Dea
Blazon
Vert on a fess wavy Argent between in chief a fouled anchor surmounted by a balance and in base a sun rising Or, two barrulets wavy Vert;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The balance represents His Honour’s profession as a lawyer. The anchor and the three wavy stripes evoke his rank as a Commander in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve. The rising sun is likely a pun on the name O’Dea, conveying the idea of the “break o’ day” when the sun rises.
Crest of Fabian O’Dea
Blazon
A caribou statant erect proper holding in its mouth a trefoil Vert and supporting between the forelegs a fasces palewise Or;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The trefoil likely alludes to His Honour’s Irish heritage. The fasces is a symbol of civil authority in classical Rome and constitutes another reference to his legal profession. The caribou is a symbol of his home province of Newfoundland.
Motto of Fabian O’Dea
Blazon
CONSTANS;
Symbolism
This Latin word means “Steadfast.”
