- The Governor General of Canada
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Christ Church Cathedral
Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Supporter
November 1, 1989
Vol. I, p. 62
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Blazon
Arms
Argent upon a mount Vert an ancient crown composed of fleurs de lys Or issuing therefrom a cross Argent fimbriated Purpure the cross charged with a grape vine Sable leaved Vert fructed Purpure;
Supporters
A representation of a cathedra displaying near its top a carving of the Arms of the Diocese of Montreal all proper;
Motto
CHRISTUS VERA VITIS. This Latin phrase means "Christ is the true vine" (John 4:1).
Symbolism
In general, the symbolism of emblems prior to 2000 does not exist in an appropriate format for the online Register.
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)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Richard Wilson
Calligrapher
Richard Wilson
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Local (church, synagogue)