Arms of St. Hilda's College
Arms of St. Hilda's College
Blazon
Azure on a fess between three fleur de lys Argent an open book also Argent, edged Or bound Azure;
Symbolism
Blue and white are the colours of the college. The three fleurs-de-lis allude to the Holy Trinity, and thus refer to the affiliation of St. Hilda’s College with the University of Trinity College. The open book indicates the academic role of the college. The design was adopted in 1896, with the central stripe changed from gold to white in 1940.
Motto of St. Hilda's College
Blazon
TIMOR DEI PRINCIPIUM SAPIENTIAE. This Latin phrase means "The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom" (Ps 111:10).
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” and is taken from Psalm 111:10. It has been the college’s motto since 1888.
