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St. Hilda's College
Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms
August 18, 1989
Vol. I, p. 29
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Blazon
Arms
Azure on a fess between three fleur de lys Argent an open book also Argent, edged Or bound Azure;
Motto
TIMOR DEI PRINCIPIUM SAPIENTIAE. This Latin phrase means "The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom" (Ps 111:10).
Symbolism
Arms
Blue and white are the colours of the college. The three fleurs-de-lis allude to the Holy Trinity, and thus refer to the affiliation of St. Hilda’s College with the University of Trinity College. The open book indicates the academic role of the college. The design was adopted in 1896, with the central stripe changed from gold to white in 1940.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” and is taken from Psalm 111:10. It has been the college’s motto since 1888.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 25, 1989, in Volume 123, page 5070 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not available
Painter
Gordon Macpherson
Calligrapher
John Whitehead
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
University Faculty, Department & College