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St. George's Church (Guelph)
Guelph, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
April 20, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 701
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Blazon
Arms
Argent a cross, in the dexter canton an ancient crown Gules;
Motto
MAKE JESUS CHRIST KNOWN;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
A cross Gules surmounted by a bell Or;
Symbolism
Arms
The red cross on white is the attributed arms of Saint George. The crown is taken from the arms of the City of Guelph, where the church is located.
Motto
The motto is the church’s mission statement.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The cross alludes to Saint George. The bell evokes the carillon of the church which calls people to service.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 31, 2018, in Volume 152, page 893 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of St. George’s Church (Arms) and Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald (Badge), assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Desirée Kern
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Local (church, synagogue)