Bishop Grecco's Coat of Arms
Colors
The use of red, white, and green on the Coat of Arms refers to the Italian heritage of Bishop Grecco.
Further, green is also the colour of hope, red is the colour of the Holy Spirit, and white is the colour of purity and joy.
The Lily
The lily is symbolic of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is also the name of Bishop Grecco’s mother: ‘Lily".
The Grapes
The grapes symbolize the Eucharist and refer to the vineyards of the Niagara Region.
The Shovel and hammer
The shovel and hammer within the chevron symbolize the dignity of human work and the lifetime occupation of Anthony, Bishop Grecco’s father.
The anchor
The anchor is an ancient symbol of hope and a reminder of the ships that pass through the Welland Canal Locks in Bishop Grecco’s home town of Thorold.
The "X"
The "X" on the anchor is the Greek letter ‘Chi’, the first letter in the Greek spelling of the word ‘Christ’, our source of hope.
The Motto
The motto is the final verse of Psalm 27 - "Hope in the Lord".