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Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
March 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 122
Arms of Wycliffe CollegeBlazonAzure on a fess Argent between in chief a maple leaf between two cross-crosslets Or and in base an open book proper bound Gules edged and irradiated Or, a key surmounting a pastoral staff in saltire Azure; SymbolismBlue and white are the colours of the University of Toronto, with which Wycliffe College is associated. The key and pastoral staff are symbols of apostolic succession and episcopal authority, and they are also featured in the arms of the Diocese of Toronto. The book represents the Bible and appeared on the original seal of the college. Its red binding and the rays are symbolic of the Holy Spirit. The cross-crosslets are taken from the arms of the college’s namesake, John Wycliffe (c. 1320-1384). The maple leaf indicates the college’s Canadian identity. |
MottoBlazonVERBUM DOMINE MANET; SymbolismMeaning “The word of the Lord endureth,” this Latin phrase is taken from the bible (1 Peter 1:25) and appeared on the original seal of Wycliffe College. It relates to the open book in the arms and to “the sufficiency and supremacy of Holy Scripture as the rule of faith,” the first of the Six Principles of the college. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 6, 2007 in Volume 141, page 2826 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, 30 September 1931. |