- The Governor General of Canada
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Oscar Silva Vicente
Leamington, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flags and a Badge, with differences to Matthew Sleiman Vicente, Chelsea Marie Vicente and Michael Sleiman Vicente
November 20, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 307
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a chevronel reversed throughout Or between two like chevronels Argent, in chief a cross patté Or;
Crest
A great horned owl Or wearing a mortarboard Azure its tassel Or and grasping in its dexter claw a scroll Argent;
Motto
PRO DEO ET PATRIA;
Symbolism
Arms
Gold and blue are the colours of the University of Windsor, from where Dr. Vicente received his doctorate. The chevronels in the V-shape allude to his surname of Vicente, and evoke the front of an academic hood. Their number represents his three children, of whom two are twins. The cross recalls the national Portuguese symbol of a cross and appears here as a tribute to his parents who emigrated from Portugal to Canada.
Crest
The owl, a symbol of knowledge and watchfulness, represents Dr. Vicente’s avocation as an Ontario Certified Teacher and his vocation with the Canada Border Services Agency.
Motto
This Latin phrase, meaning “For God and country,” speaks to Dr. Vicente’s faith and loyalty.