Arms of Richard William Smith
Arms of Richard William Smith
Blazon
Per chevron Argent and Azure, in chief a trefoil Vert and a rose Gules barbed and seeded proper, in base three ears of wheat bound and surmounted by a cluster of grapes Or;
Symbolism
The shamrock refers to Bishop Smith’s maternal Irish ancestry, and the rose to his paternal English ancestry. The wheat and grapes represent the Eucharist, the source and summit of the Christian life. Blue is the colour traditionally associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Motto of Richard William Smith
Blazon
FIAT VOLUNTAS TUA;
Symbolism
FIAT VOLUNTAS TUA, meaning “Thy will be done”, is taken from the Lord’s Prayer.
