Grace Church-on-the-Hill

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Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
August 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 48

Arms of Grace Church-on-the-Hill
Arms of Grace Church-on-the-Hill
 
Arms of Grace Church-on-the-Hill

Arms of Grace Church-on-the-Hill

Blazon

Gules a chevron Or between in chief a dove rising Argent between two maple leaves slipped Or and in base an open book proper bound Or edged Vert;

Symbolism

Red is the colour associated with the Holy Spirit. The chevron symbolizes Forest Hill, the “Hill” in the church’s name. The dove is a symbol of God’s grace and thus alludes to the name of the church. The maple leaves indicate the church’s Canadian identity. The book represents Holy Scripture.

Motto

Blazon

FAITHFUL IS HE WHO CALLS;

Symbolism

This phrase is taken from the Bible (1 Thess. 5:24).
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 18, 2006 in Volume 140, page 3687 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Grace Church-on-the-Hill

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not applicable

Painter

Not applicable

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
Local (church, synagogue)

Other Information

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 27 September 1978. The acquisition of this painting has been sponsored by the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada.