- The Governor General of Canada
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Church of St. John the Evangelist
Elora, Ontario
Grant of Arms
March 3, 1998
Vol. III, p. 223
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Blazon
Arms
Or on a cross quadrate Azure an eagle wings elevated nimbed Or in the first quarter an open book Argent bound and ensigned with an antique lamp Azure flamed Gules;
Motto
I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD (John 8:12);
Symbolism
In general, the symbolism of emblems prior to 2000 does not exist in an appropriate format for the online Register.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 30, 1999, in Volume 133, page 180 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Ralph Spence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Gordon Macpherson
Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Local (church, synagogue)