Arms of Renison University College
Arms of Renison University College
Blazon
Argent on a bend Vert between two maple leaves Gules a mitre between two Maltese crosses Or all within a bordure Vert charged with three buckles between three maple leaves Or;
Symbolism
These are the arms of Archbishop Robert John Renison, granted in 1935 by Ulster King of Arms, differenced by the addition of a green border charged with the maple leaves and buckles. The buckles are from the arms of Canon Archibald Howard Skirving, the Chairman of the Board of Governors at the time of the grant.
Crest of Renison University College
Blazon
A moose’s head erased Gules attired Or and charged on the neck with a passion cross Argent;
Symbolism
The moose’s head comes from the arms of Archbishop Renison. The cross on the neck is an allusion to the arms of Ian L. Campbell, the Principal at the time of the grant.
Motto of Renison University College
Blazon
SED COELUM SOLUM;
Symbolism
Meaning “But under one sky”, this Latin phrase was the motto of Archbishop Renison, who favoured it in the form “One sky over all”.
