Arms of Helen Kathleen Mussallem
Arms of Helen Kathleen Mussallem
Blazon
Gules a cedar of Lebanon erased and encircled by six maple leaves stems inward Or;
Symbolism
The cedar of Lebanon honours the heritage of Dr. Mussallem and her parents, and the six maple leaves represent their six Canadian-born children.
Crest of Helen Kathleen Mussallem
Blazon
Issuant from a grassy mound Vert two maple trees trunks Argent leaves alternately Or and Gules;
Symbolism
The two trees symbolize Solomon Mussallem and Annie Bassette, Dr. Mussallem’s parents and the founders of the Canadian branch of the family.
Motto of Helen Kathleen Mussallem
Blazon
NON MINISTRARI SED MINISTRARE;
Symbolism
NON MINISTRARI SED MINISTRARE means “Not to be ministered unto but to minister” and refers to the motto used by her basic school of nursing, the Vancouver General Hospital School of Nursing.
Motto of Helen Kathleen Mussallem
Blazon
FREELY YE HAVE RECEIVED FREELY GIVE;
Symbolism
FREELY YE HAVE RECEIVED FREELY GIVE is taken from Matthew 10:8 and is a special saying often stated by Dr. Mussallem’s mother.
Supporters of Helen Kathleen Mussallem
Blazon
On a grassy mound Vert set dexter and sinister with a lamp respectant Or enflamed Gules rising above barry wavy Argent and Azure two female cougars Or gorged with a collar set on the upper edge with hearts Gules pendant therefrom dexter a torteau charged with a globe described in lines Or sinister a torteau charged with a Greek cross surmounted by a cross of Antioch Or;
Symbolism
The cougars are animals of grace, spirit and determination, qualities exemplified by Dr. Mussallem. They are also native to British Columbia and thus celebrate her birthplace. The globe medallion symbolizes the international character of Dr. Mussallem’s professional and volunteer service as a special advisor to national and international health organizations. The medallion showing the Greek cross juxtaposed with the cross of Antioch alludes to her parents’ Christian denominations.
