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St. John's, Newfoundland
Registration of Arms
September 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 112
Arms of Bishops CollegeBlazonArgent on a cross between four crosses patté Gules an open book proper edged and clasped Or, on a chief Azure a pascal lamb proper all within a bordure Gules charged with seven crosses patté Argent; SymbolismThe shield is based on the coat of arms of the Diocese of Newfoundland. It reflects the fact that the school was established by this diocese within the Anglican Church. The book symbolizes education. |
CrestBlazonA bishop’s mitre Gules charged with a cross patté Or; SymbolismThe bishop’s mitre alludes to the name of the school. |
MottoBlazonLAUDEMUS VIROS GLORIOSOS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase taken from the Bible means “Let us praise illustrious men” (Ecclesiasticus 44:1). |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the College of Arms, London. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution
Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 15 December 1961. |