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Laval, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge
February 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 47
Arms of Athanasios Tom ChronopoulosBlazonPer bend Vert and Azure three bendlets Or between two hourglasses Argent each surmounted by a Vergina sun of six rays Or; SymbolismThe hourglass and sun are methods of telling time (chronos in Greek), thus alluding to Mr. Chronopoulos’ surname. The sun also represents illumination and wisdom, and the hourglass also refers to qualities of reliability and dependability. Green represents nature and healthy life, while blue represents calmness and a soothing nature. |
CrestBlazonA fox salient Or between two bull’s horns Azure; SymbolismThe fox is known for being cunning, curious, adventurous, and agile, characteristics which Mr. Chronopoulos admires. The bull’s horns allude to his fighting spirit. |
MottoBlazonΦΩΣ ΠΙΣΤΙΣ ΔΟΛΟΣ; SymbolismThese Greek words mean “Light, loyalty, stealth.” |
Flag of Athanasios Tom ChronopoulosBlazonVert a fox salient and in dexter chief a Vergina sun of six rays Or, asenestré indented of one point Azure; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of Athanasios Tom ChronopoulosBlazonA pennant of three points Vert charged with a fox salient and a Vergina sun of six rays Or in dexter chief, each point per fess rayonné Azure and Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Athanasios Tom ChronopoulosBlazonTwo crescents addorsed Azure environed by two olive branches their stems in saltire Vert; SymbolismThe moon shapes complement the suns in the Arms. The olive branches symbolize peace and wisdom. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 17, 2018 in Volume 152, page 901 of the Canada Gazette.    |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert S. Bengry CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeIndividual |