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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
June 22, 1994
Vol. II, p. 272
Arms of the Congregation Machzikei HadasBlazonArgent five open Torah scrolls three and two and in base the Tablets of the Law all within a bordure Azure; |
CrestBlazonA tree leaved with maple leaves Argent and shields of David Azure; |
MottoBlazonעץ חײם היא למחזיקים בה וחמביה מאשך. This Hebrew phrase means "It is a tree of life to they who uphold it, and those who support it are praiseworthy" (Proverbs 3:18). |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 3, 1994 in Volume 128, page 4584 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. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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