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Mississauga, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge for use by the St. John’s Dixie Cemetery, Crematorium and Visitation Centre
June 24, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 452
Arms of The Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist (Dixie)BlazonVert a pall between in chief a paschal lamb proper and in the flanks two doves wings elevated and addorsed respectant Argent; SymbolismThe green colour refers to the grassy fields and trees of the cemetery. The paschal lamb, used extensively around the cemetery, refers to its name and its relationship with St. John’s Church. The Y-shape alludes to the main road within the cemetery, which branches in two. The doves are symbols of peace and hope, and two are kept at the Visitation Centre. |
BadgeBlazonOn a pomme a paschal lamb proper; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
MottoBlazonFOR THOSE WE LOVE BUT SEE NO MORE; SymbolismThis phrase is adapted from a prayer in the Anglican burial office. |
Flag of The Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist (Dixie)BlazonVert billetté Argent, on a Canadian pale Argent an escutcheon of the Arms; SymbolismThe side panels represent grassy land of the cemetery set with gravestones. |
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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