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Hamilton, Ontario
Grant of Arms
August 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 330
Arms of Michael Allan BirdBlazonGules a pale wavy Azure fimbriated and between two birds statant close respectant Argent; SymbolismThe birds refer to Bishop Bird’s name, and the blue and white stripe alludes to the falling water of Niagara Falls, a feature also represented on the arms of the Diocese of Niagara. The red, white and blue colours are prominent in the flag of Newfoundland, where Bishop Bird was ordained. |
MottoBlazonWHAT DOES THE LORD REQUIRE; SymbolismThis is taken from the Old Testament book of the prophet Micah, chapter 6, verse 8: “and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2985 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Ralph Spence, Albion Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |