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Saint Patrick's Basilica
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge
April 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 475
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Blazon
Badge
Two keys in saltire the bows treflé Or surmounted by a Celtic cross Vert;
Symbolism
Badge
The keys allude to the status of the church, and the Celtic cross alludes to Saint Patrick, an idea reinforced by the shamrock bows.