Armoiries de St-Léon de Standon, Qc, Canada
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member lyturmel
N 46° 28.370 W 070° 36.639
19T E 376351 N 5147844
Les armoiries de St-Léon de Standon, Qc, Canada
Waymark Code: WMHZ1H
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 08/29/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member puczmeloun
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Les quatre cantons des armoiries décrivent le milieu de vie, les habitants, le caractère et la prospérité.
Le milieu de vie est représenté par une rivière et des montagnes. La croix sur le Mont Orignal symbolise la foi chrétienne des habitants de Saint-Léon.
Les trèfles représentent les immigrants irlandais et la fleur de lys désignent les colons francophones. La poignée de main illustre l'amitié et l'entraide de la communauté.
La charrue sur un champ labouré illustre le travail des pionniers pour défricher et cultiver la terre.
Les tiges de blé rappellent que l'agriculture est l'activité de la paroisse.
La devise est 'Bien servir'.
The four cantons describe the living environment, people, character and prosperity.
The environment is represented by a river and mountains. The cross on the Mont Orignal symbolizes the Christian faith of the people of St.Léon.
Clovers represent Irish immigrants and lily refer to French settlers. The handshake shows friendship and support of the community.
The plow on a plowed field shows the work of the pioneers to prepare and cultivate the soil.
Wheat stems remember that agriculture is the activity of the parish.
The motto is 'Well serve'.
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Town

Full name of the bearer: St-Léon de Standon / Bien servir

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Les armoiries sont sur une pancarte de bois à l'entrée du village. The arms are on a wooden sign at the entrance of the village.


Material / Design: Wood

Blazon (heraldic description):
Le milieu de vie, les habitants, le caractère et la prospérité. The living environment, people, character and prosperity.


Address:
Entrée du village St-Léon de Standon


Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]

Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): Not listed

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