- The Governor General of Canada
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Young Sup Chung
Beaconsfield, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Rex Richard Kyuchang Chung and Lucille Chung
February 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 109
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Blazon
Arms
Argent on a cross between first and fourth a rose of Sharon and second and third a rose Gules, an open book Argent;
Crest
Issuant from a coronet of maple leaves and fleurs-de-lis Gules a demi-tiger Or striped Gules holding in its dexter paw a chalice Gules charged with the Chinese character Chung and in its sinister paw a garb Or;
Motto
VERITAS • 사랑 • HONOS;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
A cross of Jerusalem Or surmounted by a rose of Sharon Gules;
Differenced Arms for Rex Richard Kyuchang Chung, son of Young Sup Chung.
The Arms of Young Sup Chung bearing a key fesswise Argent in place of the book; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death;
Differenced Arms for Lucille Chung, daughter of Young Sup Chung.
The Arms of Young Sup Chung bearing five billets in fess Argent in place of the book;
Symbolism
Arms
The rose of Sharon is the national flower of Korea and signifies Dr. Chung’s Korean identity. The red cross represents Christianity. The open book symbolizes Dr. Chung’s career as a distinguished scholar and professor at the University of Montreal, as well as his wife’s scientific career. The rose represents a rosary and alludes to Dr. Chung’s faith.
Crest
The tiger symbolizes the year of the birth of Dr. Chung’s grandson, and is also a part of the founding myth of Korea. It holds a chalice and sheaf of wheat to allude to the aid given by Dr. Chung’s great-great-grandfather, Yak Yong-Dasan Chung, in helping to establish the Roman Catholic Church in Korea. The Chinese character means “Chung.” The sheaf also symbolizes the occupation as dietician of Dr. Chung’s wife, Inhi Angelica Kim. The coronet represents the family now in Canada, and the fleurs-de-lis represent the birthplace of daughter Lucille in Quebec.
Motto
This means “Truth, love, honour,” and is a reminder that a righteous person exudes these qualities.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The Jerusalem Cross represents appointments to the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem of both Dr. Chung and his wife. The Rose of Sharon flower has symbolic significance stemming from the Korean word mugung, meaning immortality. This word reflects the enduring nature of Korean culture.
Differenced Arms for Rex Richard Kyuchang Chung, son of Young Sup Chung.
The key represents the occupation of Rex Chung in financial affairs.
Differenced Arms for Lucille Chung, daughter of Young Sup Chung.
The five rectangles represent piano keys to symbolize the career of Lucille Chung as a piano virtuoso.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 6, 2007, in Volume 141, page 2825 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
D. Robert Tunstall
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Individual