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Hamilton, Ontario
Grant of Arms
June 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 244
Arms of Daniel Joseph MiehmBlazonPer chevron Argent and Azure a chevron Or between in chief a coronet of fleurs-de-lis and hearts Gules and in base a lily slipped and leaved Argent; SymbolismThe gold chevron represents a carpenter’s square, alluding to St. Joseph and his trade. The “carpenter’s square” and white lily on the blue field represent Joseph and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The coronet alludes to the Cathedral of Christ the King, in Hamilton, Ontario, in which Bishop Miehm was ordained to the orders of deacon, priest, and bishop. The hearts in the coronet symbolize the two great commands of Jesus, to love God and love thy neighbour. This connects with the motto in that faith is expressed through deeds of love. |
MottoBlazonFIDES PER CARITATEM; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means "Faith through love" (from Galatians 5:6). |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 30, 2013 in Volume 147, page 2708 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Gordon Macpherson, Niagara Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |