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The arms were officially granted in 1952. | The arms were officially granted in 1952. | ||
The lower part has the “cross flory counterchanged”, the arms of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans). The shape of the cross – “flory” – has | |||
arms like a fleur-de-lys where the “sable and argent” – black | |||
and silver/white – reflect the characteristic colours of the | |||
Dominican habit; a long white tunic with a black cloak, cappa | |||
and a scapular. The black and white contrasting colours are | |||
said to represent truth over heresy in addition to the white | |||
representing joy and the purity of Christ.[1] | |||
Every Dominican-established school includes this black and white cross into | |||
their school crest. Likewise, Veritas, the Latin for Truth, can be seen on the | |||
top scroll of the crest. This is the motto of all Dominican schools as it is a | |||
tenet of the Dominican Order that those pupils in their care must also be in | |||
pursuit of Truth in all its forms. [2] | |||
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DOMINICAN COLLEGE NEWBRIDGE (Newbridge College)
Official blazon
Gyrony of eight sable and argent, a cross flory counterchanged, on a chief or between two torches flammant proper a stag at gaze gules between the attires a crucifix also proper.
Mottoes: Veritas; Cur me persequeris
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted in 1952.
The lower part has the “cross flory counterchanged”, the arms of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans). The shape of the cross – “flory” – has arms like a fleur-de-lys where the “sable and argent” – black and silver/white – reflect the characteristic colours of the Dominican habit; a long white tunic with a black cloak, cappa and a scapular. The black and white contrasting colours are said to represent truth over heresy in addition to the white representing joy and the purity of Christ.[1] Every Dominican-established school includes this black and white cross into their school crest. Likewise, Veritas, the Latin for Truth, can be seen on the top scroll of the crest. This is the motto of all Dominican schools as it is a tenet of the Dominican Order that those pupils in their care must also be in pursuit of Truth in all its forms. [2]
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