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The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Prince Rupert (also known as the Diocese of Prince George)
Prince George, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
September 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 445
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Blazon
Arms
Argent three bars wavy Azure dimidiating three bars dancetty Vert, on a pile Or a Latin cross Sable;
Symbolism
Arms
The background alludes to the coast of the Pacific Ocean and to the mountainous and forested geography of northern British Columbia, the area covered by the diocese. The gold wedge represents the light of the gospel. The large cross is the main element on the seal of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, the religious order that first ministered to this region.