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Calgary, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
January 20, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 661
Arms of Leighton James LeeBlazonGules on a pile reversed between two cross-crosslets Argent, a lectern Azure; SymbolismRed, white and blue are the colours of the flags of Norway, the home of Dean Lee’s ancestors, and of the United States of America, where he was born. The cross-crosslets, taken from the arms of the General Theological Seminary in New York City where Dean Lee studied, represents his vocation as a priest. The lectern alludes to the proclamation of the scriptures; as it was also used by choirs to hold music books, refers to Dean Lee’s love of church music. The mediaeval form of the lectern speaks to his interest in the history of church furnishings and decorative art. |
MottoBlazonMY HEART IS INDITING; SymbolismThis phrase is from Psalm 45:1, “My heart is inditing a good matter” (A.V.), “inditing” meaning composing. The phrase is also the opening of one of George Frideric Handel’s Coronation Anthems, and thus alludes to Dean Lee’s love of English church music. |
Flag of Leighton James LeeBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Leighton James LeeBlazonA quatrefoil Gules charged with a cross-crosslet Argent; SymbolismThe cross-crosslet is taken from the arms, and the quatrefoil is found in Gothic architecture, such as that at the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, Calgary, of which Dean Lee is Rector. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 25, 2017 in Volume 151, page 1304 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert S. Bengry CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |