Arms of Robert Gerald Guest
Arms of Robert Gerald Guest
Blazon
Or a chevron between in chief two crosses moline and in base a cross of Jerusalem all Gules;
Symbolism
The Jerusalem cross is the symbol of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem in which Dr. Guest holds the rank of Knight Grand Cross. The cross moline is taken from the arms of the American Priory of the Sylvestrian Benedictines and is a reference to Dr. Guest’s station as a Benedictine Oblate.
Crest of Robert Gerald Guest
Blazon
A dexter forearm proper grasping a pastoral staff in bend Or and a sword point upwards Argent hilted and pommelled Or in bend sinister;
Symbolism
The sword and arm are taken from the crest and badge of the Clan MacRae, and honours Dr. Guest’s maternal ancestry. The crozier is taken from arms associated with the Guest family.
Motto of Robert Gerald Guest
Blazon
UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFECTUR DEUS;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “That in all things God will be glorified”.
