Arms of Russel Featherstone Brown
Arms of Russel Featherstone Brown
Blazon
Quarterly 1st and 4th Azure two bendlets wavy Argent, 2nd and 3rd Or, overall a cross engrailed flory and voided counterchanged;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The cross refers to Bishop Brown’s vocation as a bishop. The fleurs-de-lis likely allude to his residence in Quebec.
Crest of Russel Featherstone Brown
Blazon
A panache of peacock’s feathers Azure issuant from a demi-tower entwined with wild roses proper;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The feathers and the stone tower are a canting reference to Bishop Brown’s second name, which is composed of the words feather and stone. The tower might also be a reference to the castles in the arms of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, his birthplace.
Motto of Russel Featherstone Brown
Blazon
CONNAISSANCE • RECONNAISSANCE;
Symbolism
These French words mean “knowledge” and “gratitude.”
