Arms of John Francis Leddy
Arms of John Francis Leddy
Blazon
Vert a bend enarched Azure edged and between in chief a tau cross and in base two keys addorsed bows interlaced wards upwards Or;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The tau cross likely alludes to Dr. Leddy’s Catholic faith. The interlaced keys are found in the coats of arms of both the College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Saskatchewan, of which he was Dean, and Exeter College, Oxford University, where he did his doctoral studies.
Crest of John Francis Leddy
Blazon
A cubit arm proper vested Azure cuffed Or holding a quill pen proper and issuant from a chapeau Gules lined Ermine;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The quill pen likely alludes to Dr. Leddy’s academic career in classical history.
Motto of John Francis Leddy
Blazon
FIDES ET SCIENTIA;
Symbolism
These Latin words mean “Trust and knowledge.”