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Christ Church Cathedral

Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Supporter
November 1, 1989
Vol. I, p. 62

Arms of Christ Church Cathedral
Arms of Christ Church Cathedral

Arms of Christ Church Cathedral

Blazon

Argent upon a mount Vert an ancient crown composed of fleurs de lys Or issuing therefrom a cross Argent fimbriated Purpure the cross charged with a grape vine Sable leaved Vert fructed Purpure;

Motto of Christ Church Cathedral

Blazon

CHRISTUS VERA VITIS. This Latin phrase means "Christ is the true vine" (John 4:1).

Supporter of Christ Church Cathedral

Blazon

A representation of a cathedra displaying near its top a carving of the Arms of the Diocese of Montreal all proper;

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 25, 1989 in Volume 123, page 5070 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Christ Church Cathedral Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Christ Church Cathedral

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Richard Wilson

Calligrapher

Richard Wilson

Recipient Type

Civil Institution