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Peter Allan Wall

Hamilton, Ontario
Grant of Arms
August 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 331

Arms of Peter Allan Wall
Arms of Peter Allan Wall Arms of Peter Allan Wall

Arms of Peter Allan Wall

Blazon

Vert three nightingales statant close, on a chief embattled Argent an open book between two trillium flowers proper;

Symbolism

The nightingales, famed as songbirds, refer to Dean Wall’s training in vocal music and to the fact that he is one of the “Three Cantors” singing group. The crenellated line refers to the name Wall. The book represents his interest in liturgy, and the trillium flowers, the floral emblem of Ontario, are from the coat of arms of the Diocese of Niagara, of which Peter Wall is Dean. The green and white colours are those of the diocese and of Christ’s Church Cathedral, Hamilton, of which Peter Wall is Rector.

Motto of Peter Allan Wall

Blazon

BENEDICAM DOMINO;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase meaning “I will give thanks unto the Lord” is taken from Psalm 33 (Ps. 34 in the English Psalter).

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2985 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Peter Allan Wall Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Peter Allan Wall Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Peter Allan Wall Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Peter Allan Wall

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