- The Governor General of Canada
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Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant of Arms
February 22, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 8
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Blazon
Arms
Azure upon two bars wavy Argent a ship Or sails Argent inside an open compass between two caribou passant respectant all Or;
Crest
Issuant from a circlet of pitcher plants Or the Ark of the Covenant Azure handles Or supported by two seraphim also Or;
Motto
AUDI VIDE TACE;
Motto
(in Hebrew);
Symbolism
Arms
The shield in blue represents the North Atlantic Ocean surrounding Newfoundland and Labrador. The compasses, in gold, are a Masonic symbol. The caribou represents the two parts of the province, Labrador, the home of the largest free-ranging herd in the world, and the Island, where caribou also roam. The sailing ship signifies the province’s strong connection with the sea, as well as the ties of the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador with Great Britain.
Crest
The Ark of the Covenant with its cherub supporters is traditionally used as a crest by Masonic Grand Lodges. Here it appears in the colours of the arms within a wreath of pitcher plants, the provincial flower of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Motto
The Latin phrase below the shield means “Hear and see but keep your counsel”.
Motto
Above the shield, the sentence in Hebrew characters means “Holiness to the Lord”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on July 22, 2000, in Volume 134, page 2265 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
Judith Bainbridge
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
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