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Church of St. John the Evangelist

Elora, Ontario
Grant of Arms
March 3, 1998
Vol. III, p. 223

Arms of the Church of St. John the Evangelist
Arms of the Church of St. John the Evangelist

Arms of the Church of St. John the Evangelist

Blazon

Or on a cross quadrate Azure an eagle wings elevated nimbed Or in the first quarter an open book Argent bound and ensigned with an antique lamp Azure flamed Gules;

Motto of the Church of St. John the Evangelist

Blazon

I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD (John 8:12);

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on January 30, 1999 in Volume 133, page 180 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Church of St. John the Evangelist Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Church of St. John the Evangelist

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Ralph Spence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Gordon Macpherson

Calligrapher

Suzzann Wright

Recipient Type

Civil Institution