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Costas Conistis
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
September 20, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 266
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Blazon
Arms
Per pale Azure and Gules a phoenix rising from flames Or and charged with a balance Gules all within an orle of olive leaves angled erablé Argent;
Crest
A two-masted schooner Gules its sails Or and flying a streamer paly Argent and Azure;
Motto
FORTIS IN REBUS ADVERSIS;
Symbolism
Arms
The Greek heritage of Mr. Conistis is represented by the colours of blue and white, as well as the olive leaves, while his Canadian heritage is represented by the red and white, as well as the maple leaves. The phoenix symbolizes perseverance while the balance evokes his birth-sign of Libra.
Crest
The schooner represents the Bluenose and the fact that Mr. Conistis was born in Nova Scotia. The streamer with its blue and white colours alludes to his Greek heritage.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Brave in difficulties”.