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Mississauga, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
November 20, 2015
Vol. VI, p. 574
Arms of Marc-André CampbellBlazonVert a pile Argent overall a chevron counterchanged, its apex terminating in a Latin cross Azure; SymbolismGreen and white, which represent respectively hope and purity, also refer to Fr. Campbell’s Irish and Quebec roots. The two overlapping triangle shapes are emblematic of the harmonious cultural blend that characterizes his family. The reversed triangle also symbolizes the Holy Trinity and Fr. Campbell’s adherence to the Catholic Church, to which he has dedicated his life. The chevron alludes to the frame of a church, especially with its apex crowned with a cross. The blue of the cross is the colour of the Blessed Virgin Mary. For Fr. Campbell, the position of the cross also recalls Montreal and the monument atop Mount Royal. |
MottoBlazonCONFORTAMINI IN DOMINO; SymbolismThis Latin phrase, meaning “Be strong in the Lord”, is taken from Ephesians 6:10. |
Flag of Marc-André CampbellBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Marc-André CampbellBlazonAn escallop Vert charged with four ermine spots in cross Argent; SymbolismAs the attribute of St. James the Greater, the scallop shell traditionally marks the achievement of a pilgrimage. Here, it commemorates Fr. Campbell’s journey in religion, his missions in Peru and Venezuela, as well as his accomplishments as a parish priest in several Montreal- and Toronto-area parishes. The ermine spots arranged in the Christian symbol of a cross evoke the idea of purity and Fr. Campbell’s nobility of intent. |
Crest of Marc-André CampbellBlazonIssuant from a coronet of trefoils Vert and fleurs-de-lis, a fish hauriant Argent holding in its mouth the sunburst of a monstrance Or its host Argent; SymbolismThe fish is an allusion to the Ichtus, a symbol of Christ. The monstrance, a liturgical object in the shape of a sun, represents the light brought about by religion and the idea of Christ as protector whose glory lights up the world. The fleurs-de-lis and shamrocks again refer to the Quebec and Irish roots of Fr. Campbell. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 3, 2016 in Volume 150, page 741 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Samy Khalid, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |