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Roch Gignac

Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms
May 20, 2010
Vol. V, p. 519

Arms of Roch Gignac
Arms of Roch Gignac Arms of Roch Gignac

Arms of Roch Gignac

Blazon

Gules a cross nowy between in the first and fourth quarters a rose and in the second and third a torch enflamed Or;

Symbolism

For Mr. Gignac, red symbolizes his love for others and, by extension, the ideals of chivalry and his involvement with the Knights of Columbus. Yellow is his favourite colour. The cross illustrates his involvement in his church and his community, as well as his many years of service with the Canadian National Railway Company. The yellow roses, his favourite flowers, represent hope. The torch is a symbol of wisdom and learning, a reminder of Mr. Gignac’s career as a teacher and a writer.

Crest of Roch Gignac

Blazon

A St. Bernard affronty playing a piano keyboard proper;

Symbolism

The St. Bernard is the animal with which Mr. Gignac identifies most because of its loyalty, fidelity and obedience. The piano represents his passion for music and the fact that he plays that instrument.

Motto of Roch Gignac

Blazon

AIMER • PRIER • CHANTER;

Symbolism

Meaning “To love, to pray, to sing”.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 26, 2011 in Volume 145, page 1074 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Roch Gignac Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Roch Gignac

Additional Information