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Victoria, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
July 15, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 221
Arms of John Laszlo DomotorBlazonGules a patriarchal cross Argent between three plates each charged with a cross patté Vert; SymbolismThe red, white and green colours are those of Hungary, Father Domotor’s birthplace. Red and white, which also appear as the mantling, are the colours of Canada, and thus indicate his Canadian citizenship. The patriarchal cross, found in the arms of Hungary, here represents Hungarian Christianity. This idea is further reinforced by the three green crosses, inspired by the insignia of the Order of St. István (Stephen), the first King of Hungary and the ruler who introduced the Christian faith to that land. The predominance of Christian symbolism in the arms emphasizes Father Domotor’s calling as a priest in the Roman Catholic Church. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of anchors Gules, an eagle's head nimbed Or holding in its beak a patriarchal cross Gules; SymbolismThe anchors mark Father Domotor’s position as Senior Fleet Chaplain of the Canadian Fleet Pacific. The eagle is the traditional symbol of St. John the Evangelist for whom he has a special regard. The patriarchal cross repeats the symbol found in the arms. |
MottoBlazonCARITAS OMNIA SUFFERT; SymbolismMeaning “Love bears all things”, this Latin phrase is based on the scriptural passage I Corinthians 13:7. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3979 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Graham Anderson, Cowichan Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeIndividual |