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The General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada (also known as the Synode général de l'Église anglicane du Canada)

Toronto, Ontario
Grant of a Flag and Badge
May 24, 1995
Vol. III, p. 16

Flag of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada
Flag of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada Flag of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada

Flag of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada

Blazon

Argent a cross Gules between four maple leaves Vert;

Symbolism

This is a banner of the Arms, with the book and mitre omitted. This has been used as the flag of the Anglican Church of Canada since 1955.
Badge of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada Badge of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada

Badge of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada

Blazon

A plate surmounted of a cross Gules anglée of four maple leaves Vert;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 14, 1995 in Volume 129, page 3593 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada

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