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The Chapel Royal at Massey College

Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
May 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 181

Arms of The Chapel Royal at Massey College

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Blazon

Arms

Argent on a chevron between three lozenges Sable each charged with a fleur-de-lis Argent, three stags’ heads erased Or, a canton Azure charged with the crest of the Royal Arms of Canada, all within a bordure Sable charged with four flames Or;


Symbolism

Arms

These are the arms of the Right Honourable Vincent Massey, a former Governor General of Canada, within a border set with flames symbolizing knowledge. Massey initiated the idea for the college and provided for its endowment through the Massey Foundation.