Arms of the Municipalité de la Paroisse de Saint-Philémon
Arms of the Municipalité de la Paroisse de Saint-Philémon
Blazon
Per fess nowy reversed Or and Vert, at the fess point a cross flory Azure, in chief three triangles, that in the centre reversed Vert;
Symbolism
The 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.
Crest of the Municipalité de la Paroisse de Saint-Philémon
Blazon
Issuant from a circlet of maple seeds Or, two buckets in chevron proper;
Symbolism
The 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.
Motto of the Municipalité de la Paroisse de Saint-Philémon
Blazon
GÉNÉREUX AUJOURD'HUI COMME HIER;
Symbolism
Meaning "As generous today as yesterday", refers to mutual aid within the community and to its sanatorium.
Supporters of the Municipalité de la Paroisse de Saint-Philémon
Blazon
Two Cape May warblers (Dendroica tigrina) on a grassy mound proper;
Symbolism
The 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.
