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Mississauga, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
June 24, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 451
Arms of The Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist (Dixie)BlazonPer fess enarched Gules and Argent, in chief a paschal lamb proper, in base a cross patté Gules; SymbolismThe paschal lamb is a symbol of St. John the Baptist and appears in a stained glass window in the church. The red cross refers to the one suspended above the chancel of the church. The arching line alludes to the shape of the chancel roof. |
BadgeBlazonA cross patté Gules overall a torteau charged with a paschal lamb proper; SymbolismThis combines elements from the shield and follows the shape of the badge of the Anglican Church of Canada. |
MottoBlazonREJOICE GIVE THANKS AND SING; SymbolismThis phrase is painted above the chancel, and is taken from E. H. Plumtre’s processional hymn (written in 1865), “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”. |
Flag of The Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist (Dixie)BlazonA banner of the Arms; 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 3, 2015 in Volume 149, page 2335 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Steven Mackison and Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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