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Hamilton, Ontario
Grant of Arms
April 4, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 32
Arms of Christ's Church Anglican CathedralBlazonVert between in chief a bishop's mitre Or and in base barry wavy Argent Azure and Argent a cross crosslet Sable fimbriated Argent charged with a plate thereon the Chi Rho Sable; SymbolismThe mitre signifies that Christ’s Church is the cathedral, or seat of the bishop, of the Diocese of Niagara. The white and blue wavy bars and the green background are taken from the arms of the Diocese. The cross crosslet is a symbol of the Christian faith, and the Chi Rho, the first letters of the Greek name for Christ, is traditionally associated with foundations with the Christ Church dedication. The black colour of the crosslet is an allusion to steel and simultaneously the City of Hamilton, also know as “Steel City”. |
MottoBlazonJUBILATE DEO; SymbolismThis is the opening of Psalm 100 and is translated as “Make a joyful noise onto the Lord”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on July 22, 2000 in Volume 134, page 2266 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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