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Vanier College

Saint-Laurent, Quebec
Registration of Arms and Badge
January 5, 1995
Vol. II, p. 371

Arms of Vanier College

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Blazon

Arms

Or on a chevron paly Azure and Gules two swords chevron wise points upwards also Or in chief an oak tree couped proper between a fleur-de-lys also Azure and a trefoil Vert and in base a representation of the gate of the Citadel of Quebec flying thereon the flag of the Governor General of Canada proper all within a bordure Gules charged with three books expanded proper and bound Azure;

Crest

A representation of the tower and steeple of the church of St. Catherine at Honfleur in France Or between two flames proper;

Supporters

Upon a grassy mound growing thereon lilies proper lions Or gorged of collars paly Gules and Azure;

Motto

FIAT VOLUNTAS DEI. This Latin phrase means "May God’s will be done".


Symbolism

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