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Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
February 10, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 360
Arms of Raymond Olier RoussinBlazonAzure the cross of the Society of Mary (a Latin cross conjoined with the letter M) Argent between in base two ears of wheat their stems in saltire Or; SymbolismThe cross is the insignia of the Society of Mary and refers to Archbishop Roussin’s ordination to the priesthood as a member of the Congregation of Marianists. He was Superior of the Order from 1980 to 1986. Blue is a colour traditionally associated with Mary. The cross reflects the Marian spirituality of the Order, that “Christ comes to us through Mary, Mary forms Christ and continues to do so in us”. The grains of wheat symbolize Archbishop Roussin’s prairie roots. The wheat also represents the image of the grain which must fall to the ground to bring forth new life. As well, they represent the Bread of Life, the Eucharist. Archbishop Roussin may bear the Arms placed on a patriarchal golden cross ensigned by the green clerical hat of a Roman Catholic archbishop. |
MottoBlazonFORTES IN FIDE; SymbolismThe Motto, meaning “Steadfast in faith”, is said of a person whose life is deeply rooted in the person of Christ. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 687 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Raymond Olier Roussin and Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |