- The Governor General of Canada
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Bishops College
St. John's, Newfoundland
Registration of Arms
September 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 112
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Blazon
Arms
Argent on a cross between four crosses patté Gules an open book proper edged and clasped Or, on a chief Azure a pascal lamb proper all within a bordure Gules charged with seven crosses patté Argent;
Crest
A bishop’s mitre Gules charged with a cross patté Or;
Motto
LAUDEMUS VIROS GLORIOSOS;
Symbolism
Arms
The shield is based on the coat of arms of the Diocese of Newfoundland. It reflects the fact that the school was established by this diocese within the Anglican Church. The book symbolizes education.
Crest
The bishop’s mitre alludes to the name of the school.
Motto
This Latin phrase taken from the Bible means “Let us praise illustrious men” (Ecclesiasticus 44:1).
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 the College of Arms, London.
Painter
Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Elementary & Secondary
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 15 December 1961.