- The Governor General of Canada
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Lucien Godbout
Québec, Quebec
Grant of Arms
September 15, 1997
Vol. III, p. 198
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Blazon
Arms
Azure an anchor Or on a chief embattled of three and two halves Gules edged on the lower side Or three scallops also Or;
Motto
GAUDIUM SENTIRE;
Symbolism
Arms
The blue field symbolises the Lower Town of Quebec, characterized by the Chapel of Notre-Dame des Victoires and the wharves once bustling with maritime activity. It also represents the intense devotion of Father Godbout to the Virgin Mary. The crenelated chief represents the Upper Town of Quebec, the place of his education and activities. Red symbolizes faith, courage and love. The anchor refers to his ancestor Nicolas Godbout, a marine pilot, and to his maternal ancestor Joseph Bélanger, a naval captain. The three shells symbolize his community work, his involvement in teaching and artistic pursuits, and his commitment to his religious ministry.
Motto
GAUDIUM SENTIRE means “To feel joy.”
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 14, 1998, in Volume 132, page 522 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Lucien Godbout, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Létourneau
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Individual