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St. George's Church (Guelph)

Guelph, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
April 20, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 701

Arms of St. George's Church (Guelph)
Flag of St. George’s Church (Guelph)
Badge of St. George’s Church (Guelph)
Arms of St. George's Church (Guelph)

Arms of St. George's Church (Guelph)

Blazon

Argent a cross, in the dexter canton an ancient crown Gules;

Symbolism

The red cross on white is the attributed arms of Saint George. The crown is taken from the arms of the City of Guelph, where the church is located.

Motto of St. George’s Church (Guelph)

Blazon

MAKE JESUS CHRIST KNOWN;

Symbolism

The motto is the church’s mission statement.
Flag of St. George’s Church (Guelph)

Flag of St. George’s Church (Guelph)

Blazon

A banner of the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge of St. George’s Church (Guelph)

Badge of St. George’s Church (Guelph)

Blazon

A cross Gules surmounted by a bell Or;

Symbolism

The cross alludes to Saint George. The bell evokes the carillon of the church which calls people to service.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 31, 2018 in Volume 152, page 893 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the St. George's Church (Guelph)

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of St. George’s Church (Arms) and Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald (Badge), assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Desirée Kern

Calligrapher

Doris Wionzek

Recipient Type

Civil Institution