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Christ Church Cathedral

Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Supporter
November 1, 1989
Vol. I, p. 62

Arms of Christ Church Cathedral

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Blazon

Arms

Argent upon a mount Vert an ancient crown composed of fleurs de lys Or issuing therefrom a cross Argent fimbriated Purpure the cross charged with a grape vine Sable leaved Vert fructed Purpure;

Supporters

A representation of a cathedra displaying near its top a carving of the Arms of the Diocese of Montreal all proper;

Motto

CHRISTUS VERA VITIS. This Latin phrase means "Christ is the true vine" (John 4:1).


Symbolism

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