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St. Aloysius Parish
Thorold South, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
September 15, 2015
Vol. VI, p. 545
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Blazon
Badge
A vambraced arm fesswise proper holding a Latin cross, all within an annulus Azure edged and inscribed NUMQUAM CEDERE, meaning “Never submit”, in letters Argent;
Symbolism
Badge
The arm encased in armour symbolizes the defense of the faith. The cross is another attribute of St. Aloysius and represents piety and sacrifice. The Latin phrase means “Never submit” and is derived from Ecclesiasticus 4:31 (“Submit not thyself to any man for sin”).