Arms of The Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist (Dixie)
Arms of The Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist (Dixie)
Blazon
Per fess enarched Gules and Argent, in chief a paschal lamb proper, in base a cross patté Gules;
Symbolism
The 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.
Badge of The Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist (Dixie)
Blazon
A cross patté Gules overall a torteau charged with a paschal lamb proper;
Symbolism
This combines elements from the shield and follows the shape of the badge of the Anglican Church of Canada.
Motto of The Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist (Dixie)
Blazon
REJOICE GIVE THANKS AND SING;
Symbolism
This phrase is painted above the chancel, and is taken from E. H. Plumtre’s processional hymn (written in 1865), “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”.
