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Saint-Philémon, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
April 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 275
Arms of the Municipalité de la Paroisse de Saint-PhilémonBlazonPer fess nowy reversed Or and Vert, at the fess point a cross flory Azure, in chief three triangles, that in the centre reversed Vert; SymbolismThe green colour represents forests, and yellow is a complementary colour alluding to the rich resources of the region. The cross with fleurs-de-lis has two meanings. It underlines the Christian nature of the community as well as its namesake St. Philémon, the beloved disciple of St. Paul. Moreover, its fleurs-de-lis branches indicate that the municipality is located in the province of Quebec. The triangles recall the Allegheny Mountain Range. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of maple seeds Or, two buckets in chevron proper; SymbolismThe buckets represent the maple industry, one of the economic staples of the municipality. They further allude to the administrative region of Chaudière-Apalaches where the municipality is located. |
MottoBlazonGÉNÉREUX AUJOURD'HUI COMME HIER; SymbolismMeaning "As generous today as yesterday", refers to mutual aid within the community and to its sanatorium. |
SupportersBlazonTwo Cape May warblers (Dendroica tigrina) on a grassy mound proper; SymbolismThe Cape May warblers are a species of birds found in Quebec. The grassy mound represents the natural setting of the region where Saint-Philémon is located. |
Flag of the Municipalité de la Paroisse de Saint-PhilémonBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3982 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Saint-Laurent Herald, and Karine Constantineau, Assistant Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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