- The Governor General of Canada
The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
Trinity Anglican Church
Cambridge, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge
September 20, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 206
Click on each image to enlarge. The blazon and symbolism for each element will accompany the enlarged image.
Blazon
Arms
Argent a cross triparted and fretted Gules, on a chief wavy Azure three crosses patté convexed Argent each surmounted by a torteau;
Motto
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS;
Badge
A hurt edged Or charged with a cross patté convexed Argent surmounted by a torteau.
Symbolism
Arms
The red cross is the emblem of St. George, and is associated with Anglicanism. The red colour represents Christ’s sacrifice and therefore the sacrament of the Eucharist. The cross is fretted as a reference to the former City of Galt (now part of Cambridge), which was known for its knitting mills. The fretting image is also an allusion to unity in Christ. The wavy blue chief refers to Trinity Church’s location by the Grand River. This water symbolism also represents the sacrament of Baptism by which members are incorporated into Christ and commissioned for ministry, indicating Trinity Church’s long tradition of community outreach. The cross in the chief is a long-used emblem at Trinity Church. The three crosses refer to the parish’s church, park, and cemetery.
Motto
This phrase expresses the goal of all Christian disciples, and is taken from Psalm 100:1, as it appears in the Psalter of the Book of Common Prayer.
Badge
The cross is a long-used emblem at Trinity Church. The gold ring that encloses the blue disc represents the eternal unity of the undivided Holy Trinity.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 28, 2020, in Volume 154, page 692 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of David Bowyer, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Ilona Jurkiewicz
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Local (church, synagogue)