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Mississauga, Ontario Cambodia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
June 20, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 290
Arms of Steven William MackisonBlazonPer chevron rayonné Or and Azure issuant from the base a sun in splendour Or, on a chief Azure a lion passant Or; SymbolismThe arms are inspired in part by arms borne by people named Mackay and Mackie, names from which Mackison is derived. The "per chevron" division is based on the chevron in Mackay arms, and the sun in the base makes a canting reference to the relationship of the names – it is essentially a "Mackie-sun". The lion at the top of the shield is taken from the Mackie arms. |
CrestBlazonA demi sun in splendour Azure charged with a lion passant Or; SymbolismThe crest repeats the two main charges and the colours of the arms. |
MottoBlazonLUCEAT LUX; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means "Let your light shine" and it is from the Sermon on the Mount, related in Matthew 5:16. It not only makes a reference to the sun in the arms and crest, but it also serves as a call to Christian discipleship, something particularly important for Fr. Mackison. |
Flag of Steven William MackisonBlazonPer fess Azure and Or, a sun in spendour counterchanged; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Steven William MackisonBlazonOn a sun in spendour Azure a cross patté Or; SymbolismThe sun is taken from the arms and crest, and the cross is a type traditionally associated with the Anglican church, thus marking Fr. Mackison's vocation as a priest. |
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 Robert Black, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |