The General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada (also known as the Synode général de l'Église anglicane du Canada)

The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.

Toronto, Ontario
Grant of a Flag and Badge
May 24, 1995
Vol. III, p. 16

Flag of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada
Flag of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada
Badge of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada
 
Flag of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada

Flag of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada

Blazon

Argent a cross Gules between four maple leaves Vert;

Symbolism

This is a banner of the Arms, with the book and mitre omitted. This has been used as the flag of the Anglican Church of Canada since 1955.

Badge of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada

Badge of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada

Blazon

A plate surmounted of a cross Gules anglée of four maple leaves Vert;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 14, 1995 in Volume 129, page 3593 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Edward Marion Chadwick (Arms) and Gordon Macpherson (Badge), assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority

Painter

Gordon Macpherson

Calligrapher

Suzzann Wright

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
National, Regional, Diocesan, Administrative