The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
Longueuil, Quebec
Grant of Arms, with differences to Yves Cardinal and Guy Cardinal
February 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 495
Arms of Lionel CardinalBlazonAzure a lion rampant crowned with a coronet of fleurs-de-lis and maple leaves, in dexter chief an antique lamp enflamed Or; SymbolismThe colour blue and the gold lion allude to the arms of the Le Roux family from the Poitou region of France, where Mr. Cardinal’s ancestors originated. François Leroux dit Cardinal, an ancestor of Mr. Cardinal’s, arrived in New France as a soldier with the Régiment de Carignan-Salières. The crown of fleurs-de-lis and maple leaves represent Canada and Quebec, Mr. Cardinal’s home country and province. The oil lamp is a symbol of the nursing profession, which Mr. Cardinal practised for over thirty years. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of olive sprigs Vert a dove wings elevated and addorsed Argent beaked Or holding in its beak a heart Argent; SymbolismThe dove and the crown of olive branches represent Mr. Cardinal’s faith and spirituality. He has been a member of the Third Order of the Dominicans since 1965 and preaches love and charity towards others. The heart is another symbol associated with the nursing profession. |
MottoBlazonAMOUR ET CHARITÉ; SymbolismMeaning “Love and charity”, this motto has been used by Mr. Cardinal for many years. |
Differenced Arms for Yves Cardinal, son of Lionel CardinalBlazonThe Arms of Lionel Cardinal debruised by a three-point label Argent; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Guy Cardinal, son of Lionel CardinalBlazonThe Arms of Lionel Cardinal charged with a cogwheel Or in place of the lamp; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 23, 2010 in Volume 144, page 2712 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |