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Sault Ste-Marie, Ontario
Registration of Arms
August 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 47
Arms of The Incorporated Synod of the Diocese of AlgomaBlazonAzure a pastoral staff and a key in saltire Or surmounted by an open book proper, in chief a celestial crown Or and in base a sprig of three maple leaves slipped proper; SymbolismThe pastoral staff and key are symbols of episcopal authority. The book alludes to the Bible. The blue background, pastoral staff, key and book are likely inspired by the arms of the Diocese of Montréal and of the Diocese of Toronto. The sprig of three maple leaves is taken from the arms of Ontario. The celestial crown is associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary, and thus alludes to the see city of the diocese, Sault Ste. Marie. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 18, 2006 in Volume 140, page 3687 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not applicable PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution
Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 14 December 1949. |