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The Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist (Dixie)

Mississauga, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge for use by the St. John’s Dixie Cemetery, Crematorium and Visitation Centre
June 24, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 452

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Blazon

Arms

Vert a pall between in chief a paschal lamb proper and in the flanks two doves wings elevated and addorsed respectant Argent;

Motto

FOR THOSE WE LOVE BUT SEE NO MORE;

Badge

On a pomme a paschal lamb proper;

Flag

Vert billetté Argent, on a Canadian pale Argent an escutcheon of the Arms;


Symbolism

Arms

The green colour refers to the grassy fields and trees of the cemetery. The paschal lamb, used extensively around the cemetery, refers to its name and its relationship with St. John’s Church. The Y-shape alludes to the main road within the cemetery, which branches in two. The doves are symbols of peace and hope, and two are kept at the Visitation Centre.

Motto

This phrase is adapted from a prayer in the Anglican burial office.

Badge

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Flag

The side panels represent grassy land of the cemetery set with gravestones.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 3, 2015, in Volume 149, page 2335 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Steven Mackison and Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
Ilona Jurkiewicz

Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione


Recipient Information

Civil Institution
Local (church, synagogue)

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