The Governor General of Canada

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Athanasios Tom Chronopoulos

Laval, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge
February 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 47

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Blazon

Arms

Per bend Vert and Azure three bendlets Or between two hourglasses Argent each surmounted by a Vergina sun of six rays Or;

Crest

A fox salient Or between two bull’s horns Azure;

Motto

ΦΩΣ ΠΙΣΤΙΣ ΔΟΛΟΣ;

Flag

Vert a fox salient and in dexter chief a Vergina sun of six rays Or, asenestré indented of one point Azure;

Flag

A pennant of three points Vert charged with a fox salient and a Vergina sun of six rays Or in dexter chief, each point per fess rayonné Azure and Or;

Badge

Two crescents addorsed Azure environed by two olive branches their stems in saltire Vert;

Symbolism

Arms

The hourglass and sun are methods of telling time (chronos in Greek), thus alluding to Mr. Chronopoulos’ surname. The sun also represents illumination and wisdom, and the hourglass also refers to qualities of reliability and dependability. Green represents nature and healthy life, while blue represents calmness and a soothing nature.

Crest

The fox is known for being cunning, curious, adventurous, and agile, characteristics which Mr. Chronopoulos admires. The bull’s horns allude to his fighting spirit.