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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
January 18, 1993
Vol. II, p. 219
Arms of the Parish of St. BartholomewBlazonPer Chevron Azure and Gules a chevron Or between in dexter chief a lion passant guardant Or bearing in its dexter forepaw a maple leaf Gules fimbriated Or in sinister chief a triple-towered castle Argent port and windows Gules and in base a St. Bartholomew's knife blade upwards Argent handle Or the chevron charged at the honour point with a chalice Gules; SymbolismThe chalice is a symbol of the Eucharist. The flaying knife is the traditional emblem of St. Bartholomew, being the instrument of his martyrdom. The lion holding the maple leaf is based on the Royal Crest of Canada, which is used as the emblem of the office of the Governor General. It indicates the historical relationship between the parish and nearby Rideau Hall. The castle of three towers is taken from the arms of Edinburgh, Scotland, and refers to the church’s location in the Ottawa neighbourhood of New Edinburgh. |
MottoBlazonIN YOUR LIGHT WE SEE LIGHT; SymbolismThis motto is taken from Psalm 36:9. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on June 26, 1993 in Volume 127, page 2076 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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