- The Governor General of Canada
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Grace Church-on-the-Hill
Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
August 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 48
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Blazon
Arms
Gules a chevron Or between in chief a dove rising Argent between two maple leaves slipped Or and in base an open book proper bound Or edged Vert;
Motto
FAITHFUL IS HE WHO CALLS;
Symbolism
Arms
Red is the colour associated with the Holy Spirit. The chevron symbolizes Forest Hill, the “Hill” in the church’s name. The dove is a symbol of God’s grace and thus alludes to the name of the church. The maple leaves indicate the church’s Canadian identity. The book represents Holy Scripture.
Motto
This phrase is taken from the Bible (1 Thess. 5:24).