- The Governor General of Canada
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Theodore Papadatos
Richmond Hill, Ontario
August 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 110
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Blazon
Arms
Gules a cross Or within an annulet all environed by a Greek meander Argent;
Crest
A demi-grizzly bear affronty Or holding three stalks of timothy Gules;
Motto
YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW;
Flag
Gules on a square Argent a torteau charged with a cross Or all within a Greek meander Argent;
Badge
Three swords in asterisk, their hilts in chief in the form of owls’ heads Argent, all entwined by a grapevine Gules;
Symbolism
Arms
Red and white are the colours of Canada, representing Mr. Papadatos’s pride in his country. For him, gold conveys the idea of leadership. To Mr. Papadatos, the concentric rings of red and white represent harmony and divinity, as well as the growth of one’s soul beyond the confines of one’s ego. The cross alludes to Mr. Papadatos’s and his wife’s faith, while the meander symbolizes their shared Greek heritage.
Crest
The grizzly bear is a symbol of strength and courage, two important values for Mr. Papadatos. For him, they signify the determination to fight for one’s convictions and to help one’s community. In addition, a bear is the crest of the arms of the Province of Ontario, where Mr. Papadatos has been a lifelong resident. Timothy is one of the plants grown on this farm. It embodies Mr. Papadatos’s deeply held view of Canada as a country where everyone can grow together.
Motto
This sentiment represents a core value that Mr. Papadatos wishes to pass on to his children.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The sword embodies leadership and decisiveness. Their number represents his children. The owl is a symbol of wisdom. The vine is a further allusion to Mr. Papadatos’s family farm.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Theodore Papadatos and Alix Chartrand, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Individual